Introduction to the Installation Process

For evaluation testing purposes, it can be very easy to get an opentaps system running on a variety of platforms, like this:

• Install the Java "SDK" release needed for your test computer, from the Java community software download site.
• Download the pre-built opentaps release from the software distribution site, [opentaps download site]
• Unpack the opentaps download into a directory on your operating system.
• Point your operating system to the directory you used.
• Start opentaps Step by Step Guide
• Login with a test ID and password provided, and evaluate opentaps in more detail for your company.

The following sections of the User Guide provide more information about the main topics for an opentaps production installation, and detailed guides for installation steps.