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Hi,
I installed Thingworx foundation on windows server ,
Analytics server on Desktop grade machine , which is running on docker toolbox.
Now dataconnect installation is pending
I read few threads related to dataconnect from this community, so observed few points like
It could be better if we install dataconnect and analytics on different machines.
Dataconnect will not run on windows ,it runs on centOS or VM.
if I want to install dataconnect on thingworx server (which is on windows server 2012 R2), can I install VM on this machine again to host Dataconnect.
if yes, as per guide
In this link i have to select all supported Platforms options..is it correct?
2. next step I have to install centOS on VM
3 .then dataconnect RPM in the VM
4. Integration of dataconnect with Thingworx.
these 4 steps has to be followed right?
if I can not install VM on windows server grade machine , which OS system will be preferable to install VM.
Analytics running on docker toolbox,so can i use same to create another virtual machine and install docker on same?
please help.
Regards,
Raji
Hi Raji
The 4 steps you mentioned are correct.
Please refer to https://support.ptc.com/WCMS/files/173112/en/ThingWorx-Analytics-DataConnect-User-Guide-8-0.pdf as it include all you need to create the VM, install CentOS and DataConnect
Kind regards
Christophe
Thank you Christophe Morfin
So I can install VM on windows 2012 R2 server machine right?
And selected option that is "all supported Platforms" from VM link provided in guide to download VM is correct or not?
Regards,
Raji.
Hi Raji
DataConnect needs to be installed on CentOS. In your case you chose to run CentOs in a VM, that is fine.
We have no requirement regarding the host OS of the VM, so it can be windows 2012.
The "All supportd Platforms" link at Downloads – Oracle VM VirtualBox is for the extension pack, you first want to install the base product which is the first set of links under VirtualBox 5.1.26 platform packages
Kind regards
Christophe