Instal unix on mac software#

Software executables: /opt/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana/.

Log files for production systems should be be placed on a separate dedicated drive (or LUN) for better performance.

Alternatively the logs can be placed in /var/log/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana/ – though this is more for intended for application logs, and the Iguana logs fall somewhat outside of this.

By default the log files are placed in the working directory /etc/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana/logs/.

Working Directory for Configuration files: /etc/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana/.

Software executables: /usr/local/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana/.

If you need to run multiple copies of the same version just append a sensible code to the end of the name /usr/local/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana/, like /usr/local/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana_614_lab/. Including the in the Iguana directory names allowed you to run multiple independent versions of Iguana.

Here are our two standard recommendations for Production or QA systems on Linux or Mac. Iguana will run from any directory with write permissions, the only limitation is not putting the log indexes on an NFS drive.

Instal unix on mac install#

Note: You should discuss this with your system administrator as they may have different standards for where to install software.

Run the Iguana application by using a web browser to connect to (or the the port you chose above).

Instal unix on mac how to#

Or you can edit the port setting for the new Iguana instance in the configuration file, see: How to change settings by editing the IguanaConfiguration.xml file.You can change your existing Iguana instance to use another port (than 6543) in Settings > IGUANA Setup > Web Server.Use one of these commands to run the Iguana server:īy default Iguana listens on port 6543, if this port is already in use Iguana will not start.Copy the renamed Iguana directory into your install directory.Rename the iNTERFACEWARE-Iguana directory.Note: Use our download site to get the Mac tarball, see Download other Install Files. See the Recommended install directories section below. Iguana can run from any location (with write permission). The simplest place to install is under your home directory.

Instal unix on mac upgrade#

Note: For upgrades use the Mac or Linux Upgrade procedure, for production servers we recommend reviewing our Deployment section. Create multiple instances of Iguana in different directories, using different ports. This assumes that Iguana is not installed in the chosen directory.

Login to Iguana using the defaults, user = admin and password = password.Īpplication: Production, Development or Testing when you need multiple Iguana instances.

Run Iguana by using a web browser to connect to.

Use one of these commands to run the Iguana server: It is also useful for production as it means you can do parallel running and quickly rollback if needed. This is is very useful for development and testing.

Optional: Rename the iNTERFACEWARE-Iguana directory to iNTERFACEWARE-Iguanaīy including the version number in the directory name you can install multiple copies of Iguana on the same machine.

For a production machine you will want to use something like /usr/local/iNTERFACEWARE/Iguana/ instead you should confirm this with your system administrator – you should also read the Recommended install directories section in this page. This install directory is suitable for a developer or perhaps a test machine.

Copy the iNTERFACEWARE-Iguana directory into your home directory.

Unpack the tarball into the iNTERFACEWARE-Iguana directory:.

Download the latest Iguana release for your operating system.

Creates a single instance of Iguana in your home directory like /iNTERFACEWARE-Iguana. This assumes that Iguana is not yet installed on your machine. Linux Quick Install Īpplication: Development or Testing using a single Iguana instance.

Instal unix on mac manual#

To customize your install directories simply use one of the manual install procedures as per the Note above. This is hard-coded and cannot be changed. Tip: This install uses this location /Users//Library/iNTERFACEWARE-Iguana/working_dir/ for the the Iguana working directory.