Downloading Meister and Pre-Install Checklist

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You will be emailed a zip file that can be unzipped to a Meister directory.  There is a Setup and Installation Guide included in the zip file for your review. Your registration also gives you access to the "Ask the Meister" forum where you can post support questions.

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Meister Download Checklist - Before you Install

The following information and software should be collected and verified before initiating an install. 

• Java Runtime Environment installed, any version from 1.4.1_02 through 5.0 Update 12
• Perl 5.6.0, 5.6.1, or 5.8.6 installed
• Operating System
• Windows XP,  2000, 2003
• AIX 5.2, 5.3
• Sun Solaris 9.0, 10.0
• HP-UNIX 11.0, 11.11, 11i
• LINUX Red Hat 9.0, Enterprise 2.1, 3.0, 4.0
• LINUX SUSE 9.0
• Mozilla or Netscape installed for AIX, HP-UNIX, and Sun Solaris. Mozilla or Netscape install directory must be listed in the PATH environment variable.
• 100 Megabytes of hard disk space
• 512 Megabytes of memory is recommended
• DNS Host Name of installation machine
• Available Port Number for the KB Server.  The installer defaults to 58080
• Available Port Number for the Build Manager Server, which runs as part of the KB Server.  The installer defaults to 58585
• Information for the configuration of the SMTP mail server for integrated email functionality, including:
• SMTP Server Name
• SMTP Server Port Number
• Email address available for use with Openmake emails
• Does the SMTP Server require login?
• If login is required then you will also need a login name and password
• Does the SMTP Server use SSL?

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