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 covers Helix Core Server installation on Linux and Windows, and Helix Core Visual Client (P4V) installation on Windows, macOS, and Windows.

This guide uses password-based authentication for Helix Core Server.

Important

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

  • 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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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.