Client Installation Overview
How to configure and install the Client for connection with the Variations Server. For more information on client connection considerations see the Client Server Coordination page.
Contents
- Hardware and Software Requirements
- Pre-Installation
- Client Configuration
- Client Installer Configuration
- Install Variations
Hardware and Software Requirements
Windows
- Pentium II 500MHz or higher
- 256MB RAM (512 preferred)
- Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
- Quicktime 6.0 or higher, with "QuickTime for Java" installed
- Internet connection of at least 45 Kbps
Mac OS
- Intel or PowerPC G3 500MHz or higher
- 256MB RAM (512 preferred)
- Mac OSX 10.4 or higher
- Java 1.5
- Internet connection of at least 45 Kbps
Pre-Installation
- Install Quicktime
- Windows - Download and install the Quicktime standalone player from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html. Note that if the current version of Quicktime is already installed or if you install Quicktime as part of installing the most recent iTunes, that will work as well.
- Mac OS - Upgrade to the most recent Quicktime release.
Client Configuration
Follow the client configuration instructions to configure the Variations client for use.
- Windows & Mac OS Configuring the Client - 5.0.7
Building the Client Installer
Follow the client installer configuration instructions to configure and create the Variations Installer.
- Windows & Mac OS Building the Client Installer - 5.0.7
Install Variations
- Windows - Run the installer built in the previous step.
- Mac OS - Mount the dmg file configured in the previous step and copy the Variations application to the /Applications directory. Optionally, drag and drop the Variations application from the /Applications directory onto the Dockfor easy access.
For more information about setting up Variations, see the IU Variations user guide: http://variations2.indiana.edu/use/download.html (for Windows) and http://variations2.indiana.edu/use/mac/download.html (for Mac)
Next Steps
After Installing the Variations client try running the client. For information on running and troubleshooting the client go to Running the Client - 5.0.7.