Install Genero Application Server
These topics relate to the installation of the Genero Application Server.
The installation and licensing of Genero products requires you to read and accept the End User License Agreement, which can be found on the Four Js website at https://4js.com/end-user-license-agreements/.
Installation can vary depending on the host operating system. Ensure you follow the installation instructions for your host operating system.
The software is provided as an auto-extractible installation program (i.e. product files and installation program are provided in the same file). The name of the package includes the operating system type and version. You must install the Genero Application Server software package corresponding to the operating system that you use.
The Genero Application Server and the Genero BDL runtime should be installed on the same machine.
System requirements
For details about system requirements, refer to the Supported platforms and databases document (available on the Download page of the Four Js Web site) or contact your support center.
Genero compatibility for the GAS
Determine the compatibility of different versions of the Genero product family and the Genero Application Server.
GAS 3.21 and Genero compatibility
When using Genero Application Server (GAS) 3.21, ensure the other Genero components are based on compatible versions.
The GAS and DVM should be in sync; GAS 3.21 should use FGL 3.21.
- GDC HTTP 4.01 and 3.21
- GBC 1.00
GAS 3.20 and Genero compatibility
When using Genero Application Server (GAS) 3.20, ensure the other Genero components are based on compatible versions.
The GAS and DVM should be in sync; GAS 3.20 should use FGLGWS 3.20.
- GDC HTTP 3.20 and GDC HTTP 3.21
- GBC 1.00
GAS 3.10 and Genero compatibility
When using Genero Application Server (GAS) 3.10, ensure the other Genero components are based on compatible versions.
The GAS and DVM should be in sync; GAS 3.10 should use FGLGWS 3.10.
- GDC HTTP 3.10, GDC HTTP 3.20, and GDC HTTP 3.21
- GBC 1.00
Install GAS on UNIX platforms
Follow these steps to install the Genero Application Server on UNIX™ platforms.
The installation and licensing of Genero products requires you to read and accept the End User License Agreement, which can be found on the Four Js website at https://4js.com/end-user-license-agreements/.
The installation program provides options that allow you to specify configuration options from
the command line. You can display the installation program options using the -h
option:
./fjs-gas-version-build-osident.run
-h
Example:
$ ./fjs-gas-3.20.04-build129065-l64xl25.run -h
The installation program identifies the operating system and checks that all the system requirements are met before starting to copy the product files to disk.
When you have completed the installation of the GAS, see FastCGI installation in the Genero Application Server User Guide for details on the Web Server configuration. Afterwards, validate your installation as described in Validating the installation with the GBC or Validating the installation with the GDC in the Genero Application Server User Guide.
Install the GAS on UNIX platforms in silent mode
Install the Genero Application Server (GAS) silently on GNU/Linux® and UNIX platforms.
To start the installation, type the following:
./fjs-gas-version-buildYYYYMMDDhhmm-osident.run -a -q --no-desktop -t install_dir
For example:
./fjs-gas-3.20.11-build202006111557-l32al228.run -a -q --no-desktop -t $PWD/gas-3.20.11
Options
Table 1 shows the options relating to installation.
Install option | Description |
---|---|
-a or --accept |
Bypass the display and the prompt for acceptance of the license agreement. Using the
-a option indicates that you have read and accepted the End User License Agreement,
located on the Four Js website at http://4js.com/end-user-license-agreements/. |
-h or --help |
Display help about all possible options. |
-q or --quiet |
Silent mode with no UI. If -q is not specified, the interactive installer is
used. |
|
Specify what happens if the installation directory already exists:
|
|
Install the product in the specified target directory. If -t is not
specified, the default installation is used. |
-d or --dvm |
Specify the FGL directory to configure .xcf files. |
--gredir |
Specify the GRE directory to configure .xcf files. |
--no-desktop |
Desktop bindings are not installed, which means:
|
Install GAS on Windows
Install the Genero Application Server on Microsoft® Windows® platforms.
The installation and licensing of Genero products requires you to read and accept the End User License Agreement, which can be found on the Four Js website at https://4js.com/end-user-license-agreements/.
On Microsoft Windows, the GAS is provided as a standard Windows setup program.
The installation program and the distribution files are provided in the same file:
fjs-gas-version-build-osident.exe
Example:
fjs-gas-3.20.04-build129065-w32v100.exe
A wizard guides you through the installation process.
When installation is complete, see the Genero Application Server User Guide for configuration information and instructions.
Install GAS on Windows in silent mode
Install the Genero Application Server on Windows platforms using the MSI installer.
The installation and licensing of Genero products requires you to read and accept the End User License Agreement, which can be found on the Four Js website at https://4js.com/end-user-license-agreements/.
The msiexec utility provides the means to install,
modify, and perform operations on Windows Installer from the command line. The
/qn
option allows you to install in silent mode. The
msiexec utility expects an msi file. To be
compliant with Microsoft User Access Control
(UAC) requirements, the msi file is embedded inside an
exe file. To extract the msi file from the
exe file, use the /x
option:
fjs-gas-version-build-osident.exe /x
For example:
fjs-gas-3.20.05-build129065-v32v100.exe /x
A msi file is created in the same directory and with the same name as the exe file.
Options
Table 2 shows the most common options for msiexec relating to installation and un-installation.
msiexec option | Description |
---|---|
/qn |
Silent mode with no UI. If /qn is not
specified, the graphical installer is used. |
/i package-name.msi
|
Install the specified msi package. |
/x package-name.msi
|
Uninstall the specified msi package. |
/log logfile
|
Write processing info to the specified log file. |
/l*vx logfile |
Provide verbose (detailed) logs in the specified log file. |
Enter msiexec from the command prompt to view the complete list of available options.
Arguments
You can pass arguments to the msiexec installer on the command line.
Argument | Description |
---|---|
PRODUCTDIR=your_gasdir_path |
Path where GAS will be installed. It is an alias of
GASDIR . |
GASDIR=your_gasdir_path |
Path where GAS will be installed. It is an alias of
PRODUCTDIR . |
FGLDIR=your_fgldir_path |
Path where Genero BDL is installed. Used only when
SETFGLDIR=1 . |
SETFGLDIR=1 |
Enable the FGLDIR variable. Default value is
0 (zero). |
GREDIR=your_gredir_path |
Path where GRE is installed. Used only when
SETGREDIR=1 . |
SETGREDIR=1 |
Enable the GREDIR variable. Default value is
0 (zero). |
STARTMENUFOLDER=your_startmenufolder_path |
Customize the location for the shortcuts in the startmenu. For example: "fjs\gas" |
FORCEREMOVEPRODUCTDIR=YES |
On uninstall, remove the PRODUCTDIR location
even if it is not empty. Default value: "" |
Silent install example
msiexec /qn /i fjs-gas-3.20.08-build129065-v32v100.msi /log gas3_20_08.log
PRODUCTDIR=c:\tmp\gas2
Silent uninstall example
msiexec /qn /x fjs-gas-2.50.04-build129065-v32v100.msi /log as2_50_04.log
Install GAS on macOS
The installation and licensing of Genero products requires you to read and accept the End User License Agreement, which can be found on the Four Js website at https://4js.com/end-user-license-agreements/.
You need a macOS™ and an user account which has administrator access level.
Download the installation package for the macOS .
- The installation of Genero BDL is mandatory.
- The installation of Genero Report Engine is only necessary if you plan to use the Genero Report Writer through applications running on the GAS.
You will be asked to provide the directory paths for both BDL and GRE.
Genero packages for Apple® Mac® and the macOS operating system are provided as x86 packages, which are designed to run on Intel® processors. Rosetta enables a Mac with Apple silicon to use apps built for a Mac with an Intel processor. If you are using such a machine, you will be asked to install Rosetta the first time you install or open your Genero app. Rosetta works automatically in the background whenever you use an app that was built only for Mac computers with an Intel processor. It translates the app for use with Apple silicon. If Rosetta is already installed, you are not asked to install it again.
Follow these instructions to install the Genero Application Server on macOS.
When installation is complete, see the Genero Application Server User Guide for configuration information and instructions.