Main installation steps

Get an overview of the main steps required to install PLA 3.0.

About this task

Getting PLA 3.0 up and running in your environment requires a set of installation steps.

Note: For a detailed description of each step, see the Installation tasks topic.

Procedure

The main installation steps are as follows:
  1. Download the setup files.
  2. Install the PLA 3.0 software.
  3. Install the PLA 3.0 license system. Skip this step for the trial version.
  4. Activate your PLA 3.0 license. Skip this step for the trial version.
  5. Create a PLA 3.0 database. Skip this step, if you want to use an existing database.
  6. Connect PLA 3.0 to a database.
  7. Download and refresh your information package. This step is only required for offline environments.
  8. Import your add-ons into the add-on repository. This step is only required for offline environments.
  9. Activate your add-ons.

Result

PLA 3.0 is up and running, and ready to use.