Execute DASH Installer

After you have downloaded the dash.zip file - unpack it into a folder on your hard drive. Two files will be displayed. dash-installer.jar and the mysql jdbc driver. To start the install process - double click the dash-installer.jar file.

STEP 1 - The installer start screen is displayed. Click Next.

STEP 2 - Accept the Apache License - Click Accept

STEP 3 - Select an installation Folder - Click the Select button to display a select destination folder screen. Select or create a folder for the installation. Click Next

STEP 4 - Confirm Jetspeed Components - Click Next

STEP 5 - Select your desired Database for DASH and click Next. The standard download contains code for Apache derby or MySQL. Derby is an imbedded database and will start automatically with DASH. Selecting Derby will bypass Steps 6,7 as no additional information is needed. If you wish to install on MySQL - click MySQL and complete Step 6.

STEP 6 - If you selected MySQL - enter database details You will need to create a database for DASH - See: Data Base Preparation For Instructions

STEP 7 - If you chose MySQL - Test the database connection by clicking next. Resolve connection errors

STEP 8 - Confirm your Installation by clicking Next

STEP 9 - Click Install to begin the Installation

STEP 10 - View Installation Progress

STEP 11 - Installation is Complete