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# Install

You can install the OpenText Functional Testing Lab server on either a Linux or Windows machine.

This section is not relevant for OpenText Core SDP and OpenText Core Functional Testing Lab.

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## About the installation process

OpenText Functional Testing Lab can be installed as:

- A full installation where there is no previous installation
- An upgrade on top of an existing installation
  The installer checks what files are already installed, and installs or updates the relevant files.

The server can be installed on either a Linux or Windows machine. For installation instructions, see Windows Installation or Linux Installation.

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## Installation components

The following components are included in the installation:

- The server

- The embedded connector (Optional. Automatically configured to work with the local server)

  You can also install the connector as a standalone component on a separate Windows, Linux, or Mac machine, and configure it to connect to your server. For more details, see Install the connector on a Windows machine, Install the connector on a Linux machine or Install the connector on a Mac machine.

- The PostgreSQL database (You can also install OpenText Functional Testing Lab by connecting to an external database.)

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## Licenses

OpenText Functional Testing Lab comes with a 45-day trial license. After the trial period, you need to install a valid license to continue working with the product. For details, see License installation and management.

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## Best practices

For best practices for installing, configuring, and maintaining the lab, see Installation and configuration best practices.

Next steps:

- Admin
- Connect devices
- Lab console

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