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dalkahlon5-Regular Member
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November 14, 2024
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Installing a monolithic Test Windchill 12.0 System

  • November 14, 2024
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In order to further my own knowledge in Windchill, I would like to install a test monolithic system on an independent computer in order to learn about the actual installation process, and further to learn about customisation.

I'd like to know if anyone has done this previously and how they went about it.
How would licensing work? I will be the only user on the Test system.

As for the database - can I use the Oracle Express free edition?
Otherwise are there any 'free' databases that Windchill would work with?

Other than the Installation and Configuration guide, are there any other resources anyone can recommend.

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

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    avillanueva
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    avillanueva23-Emerald I
    23-Emerald I
    November 14, 2024

    You can install Windchill without licensing which is normal for initial installs but it has a timer to shutdown after 6 hours of operation. This might work for what you are doing. As far as the database, its a bit tricky there. Those databases are not supported so I am not sure if there are features or checks that will error out during install if its not to spec. You might want to try SQL Server if you need a lower cost install. The bigger issue is that you need to be a paid, licensed Windchill customer to get access to the installers. I would also recommend not installing 12 but move to 13 since that is current version. 

     

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    dalkahlon5-Regular MemberAuthor
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    November 14, 2024

    Thanks for the quick reply.

    The 6 hr timer works fine for my testing needs.

     

    We are a fully paid Windchill customer and I have access to the installers - which I have already downloaded.

    I selected v12.0 as that is the version we are currently using.

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    BenLoosli23-Emerald III
    23-Emerald III
    November 14, 2024

    I have done a monolithic installation of Windchill when I first tested it, back at Windchill 6.2.6 DSU11.

    There is nothing unique about the installation, it goes like normal, just all on the same server.

    As to the DB, I would stick with the Enterprise edition of Oracle, as that is what PTC has specified.

    I would also do any testing with 13.0.2 CPS02, as that is the latest release. The installation process isn't much different than Windchill 12.0.2, except the version of Java required.

    What are you using for your LDAP? If still using Windchill DS 11.2, there are some changes if you import your company data for your testing.

    I have a 25 page Word document that I created when I setup my last OOTB Windchill system. Lots of little things to be set throughout the system. My Upgrade document is 15 pages, but with existing data the system structure is set by the import.

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