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# Install a load generator on Linux with the Setup wizard

This section describes how to install the load generator on a Linux platform using the Load Generator Setup wizard.

To install the load generator using the Setup wizard:

1. Switch to super user.

2. If load generator version 12.55 or earlier is installed on the machine, you must uninstall it manually. If you do not uninstall the load generator, you will get an error during the installation. For details, see Uninstall the load generator from a Linux machine.

   If load generator 12.56 or later is installed, the Setup wizard uninstalls it during the installation process, then reinstalls it.

3. Unpack the load generator installation package and open the location of the .bin file.

4. Launch the Setup wizard:

   For: | Type:
   --- | ---
   [sh and bash shells] | `source ./installer.sh`
   [csh and tcsh shells] | `source ./installer.csh`
   If the source command is not supported by the current shell, use the "dot" command. | For example: `. ./installer.csh`

   Note: It is recommended that you use the source command to run the Setup wizard, as shown above. If you run the Setup wizard without using this command, you must manually set the environment variables for the current shell session. For details, see Configure the Linux environment.

   The Setup wizard checks that the required prerequisite software is installed on the computer. If any prerequisite software is missing, a message is displayed, and the Setup wizard aborts. Install the required package. Then rerun the Setup wizard.

5. Follow the online instructions to install the load generator.

   During installation, you have the option to install CA and TLS (SSL) certificates for the load generator. For details and requirements for these certificates, see Secure communication with TLS (SSL) .

   For more help during installation, see Troubleshoot the load generator Linux installation.

   Note: The default installation path is: /opt/OT/OT_LoadGenerator/_OT_LoadGenerator_Installation

6. Exit super user or switch to another user.

7. Configure your environment as described in Configure the Linux environment.

### See also

- Install a load generator
- Prepare for installation

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