To install the agent on Windows platforms:
- Locate and start the agent installation program in the installation
media. The filename for the installation program is win-bfagent-version.exe.
Tip: The Launch Pad starts this installation process when you
choose Rational Build Forge Agent Installation.
- If the installer detects an existing version of the agent, it
prompts you to confirm to overwrite it. Click OK.
Default: OK.
- After the Welcome message opens, click Next.
- If you agree to the terms of license agreement, click I
Agree.
- In the Choose Install Location window, set the Destination
Folder, and then click Next. Use
the default location C:\Program Files\IBM\Build Forge\Agent so that
the file can be easily located.
- In the Configuration window, choose the Agent Options that
you want, and then click Install.
- Select one of the following installation methods:
- Optional: Click Enable Cygwin Support
Tip: If you use the Cygwin Linux® emulation environment,
you can choose to install Cygwin support when you install the agent.
If you install Cygwin support, do the following steps.
- During Cygwin installation, choose DOS/text line
endings.
- In projects, use UNIX®-style syntax for commands.
Important:
Cygwin works only with US ASCII. It does not
support UTF-8, so it cannot be used with any other systems.
- Specify the Port that the agent uses to
communicate with the Management Console. The default port is 5555.
- At the Completing Setup panel, click Finish.
Note: Do not close any pop-up windows during installation. Allow them
to appear and disappear while the installation runs.