Trial install

This topic describes how to install a trial version of XL Release.

System requirements

Before installing XL Release, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. For more information, see Requirements for installing XL Release.

Obtain the trial software

  1. Go to https://xebialabs.com/products/xl-release/trial/.
  2. Enter your details, click Start Free Trial, and download the ZIP file containing the trial software.
  3. Check your email for a trial license key.

Extract the XL Release server ZIP file

First, extract the XL Release server ZIP file:

  1. Log in to the computer where you want to install XL Release, create an installation directory such as /opt/xebialabs/xl-release or C:\Program Files\XL Release (referred to as XL_RELEASE_SERVER_HOME).
  2. Copy the XL Release server ZIP file to the directory.
  3. Extract the ZIP file in the directory.

Run the server setup wizard

To install the XL Release server:

  1. Open a command line prompt or terminal.
  2. Navigate to the XL_RELEASE_SERVER_HOME/bin directory, and execute the appropriate command: | Operating system | Command | | ---------------- | ------- | | Microsoft Windows | run.cmd -setup | | Unix-based systems | run.sh -setup |
  3. For trial purposes, you can type yes when prompted with Do you want to use the simple setup?. You can also choose a manual setup. For more details on running a simple or manual setup, see Choose an installation type.
  4. To stop the setup wizard at any time, type exitsetup. All changes to the configuration will be discarded.

Start XL Release

To start the XL Release server:

  1. Open a command prompt or terminal.
  2. Navigate to the XL_RELEASE_SERVER_HOME/bin directory, and execute the appropriate command: | Operating system | Command | | ---------------- | ------- | | Microsoft Windows | run.cmd | | Unix-based systems | run.sh |
  3. When the installation is complete, the installer displays the URL where you can access XL Release. The default is: http://localhost:5516.

Install the license

You are prompted to paste your license key:

  1. Check your email for the XL Release trial license key and copy and paste it in the text box.
  2. Click Install license.

Notes:

  • If you did not receive a trial license key to your specified email, check your spam folder. If the license key is not in your spam folder, contact Support.
  • For licensing information and how to upgrade to an enterprise license, see XL Release licensing.

Get started

Learn more about how to configure and use XL Release in Get started with XL Release.