Step 1: Before you start | Admin
Learn how to set up either a proof-of-concept or production instance of Helix Core. Setting up a production instance requires administrative expertise and hardware that scales as you grow. Learn more about assumptions and requirements before you get started.
Assumptions
This guide provides instructions for Helix Core Server installation on Linux and Windows, and installation of Helix Core Visual Client (P4V) and other tools on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
You will use password-based authentication for Helix Core Server.
By default, setting up a Windows server does not configure SSL. The connection between the server and clients is not encrypted unless you manually configure SSL. For instructions, see SSL encrypted connections in Helix Core Server Administrator Guide.
To learn more about security, see Secure the server in Helix Core Server Administrator Guide.
Requirements
- As a best practice, install Helix Core Server on one computer and Helix Core clients on another networked computer. Installing the server on a separate computer ensures that everyone in your organization can access the files as needed.
- All client computers must be on a connected network to connect to Helix Core Server.
- You need a Helix Core administrator. They must have:
- Technical knowledge of the client-server model and computer networks that use the TCP/IP protocol.
- Experience using a command prompt.
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Review the Helix Core Server requirements:
- Install the server in Helix Core Server Administrator Guide
- Release notes for Helix Core Server
- Plan the installation in Helix Core Server Administrator Guide
- Review the P4V requirements in the P4V release notes.
Get help
- For help with terminology, see the Helix Core glossary.
- For additional help, see Support and additional resources.
What's next
Next, download and install Helix Core Server.
Go to Step 2: Download and install Helix Core Server on Windows or Step 2: Download and install Helix Core Server on Linux.
