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Once you've provided the required information, the installer will indicate the progress of the installation until completion.

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  • If the installation path does not exist just enter the required installation path and the installer will create the directory.
  • On Windows, if you select an installation directory in the path C:\Program Files,  the Yellowfin application must always be run as an administrator.
  • On Windows 64bit version, ensure you choose a path outside of the Program Files directory.
  • Choosing an installation path without spaces or punctuation characters will make future advanced configuration easier.


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Install Yellowfin

The steps below cover the full installation process.

  1. Open the application installer file (the .jar file for MacOS or Linux, or the .exe file for Windows: see Install And Deploy Yellowfin for further details)
    The Language Selection prompt for the installation process will be displayed
  2. Select your preferred installer language from the dropdown, then click on the Next button to display the Yellowfin Installer, with a list of environment tools required before installation
    The icons on the left indicate where you are in the installation process
  3. Ensure you have installed the required supporting software listed, then click on the Next button to continue to the terms and conditions

    The Yellowfin end-user software agreement is also available as a PDF for download 
  4. When you have read and understood the terms, click on the I accept the terms of this licence agreement radio button, then click on the Next button
    Apart from the core application, a number of content packages are available for installation
  5. Check any of the boxes for any content packages you wish to install, then click on the Next button
    You will be prompted to locate your license file

    If you haven't already received a Yellowfin license, learn how to request a license here
  6. If you're waiting on your Yellowfin license, leave the box blank and add it later (see the License Management page); otherwise, click on the Browse button to locate your downloaded license file
  7. Click on the Next button to continue to the General Options section of the installer
    If you're installing onto Windows, the Windows Service option will be added

    If you're installing onto Mac OS or Linux, the Windows Service option is not displayed
  8. Either accept the defaults, or refer to the table above for more information, then click on the Next button
    The Yellowfin Database Details section will be displayed
  9. Click on the dropdown to select your database type: based on your choice, the installation steps from here may differ (some drivers are included with Yellowfin and some are not — see the Install And Deploy Yellowfin page for full details)
    If you've chosen a database that Yellowfin doesn't include drivers for, you will be prompted to locate your driver files
  10. Select any driver files using the Browse button, if prompted
  11. Click on the Next button to continue adding more database details
    This screen won't appear if you chose the database type HSQLDB (Embedded - Not for Production) from the list, and might contain slighty different options for different database types: this screen shows the PostgreSQL options
  12. Using the table at the top of this page for reference, fill in the fields (here's an example)
  13. Click on the Next button
    The installer will ask you if you'd like to validate your credentials
  14. Select Yes to validate or No if you're sure your credentials are correct (we recommend you select Yes)
    If you chose to validate and it was successful, the installer will display a confirmation message
  15. If the confirmation message is displayed, click on the OK button to continue
    The installer will ask where you'd like the Yellowfin application to be installed
  16. If you don't wish to accept the default location (see the Installation path section for more info), use the Browse button. to select a different location
  17. Click on the Next button, which will display a prompt to confirm the directory location
  18. Click on the OK button
    The Yellowfin installer will begin the installation process (the time it takes depends on your hardware capacity and the packs you selected for installation)

    The Yellowfin installer will display the Installation Complete screen if the installation is successful: it contains some useful information

  19. If you do not see this screen, contact your Yellowfin representative or contact Yellowfin Support, or see the Troubleshooting section below

  20. If you do see this screen, take note of the information provided on this scree that provides details of how to start the Yellowfin application, and the information you need to log in to Yellowfin from a web browser
  21. Click on the Done button to complete the installation process

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Note

An uninstall function has been created for you under the directory nominated in the database selection step.


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What next?

Now that Yellowfin is successfully installed on your machine, it's time to deploy. Visit the Deploy Yellowfin page for full details and instructions for a first-time deployment of Yellowfin and the minimal configuration needed.


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Troubleshooting

Most problems related to the Yellowfin application server installation relate to database connectivity and administration issues.

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