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Distribution Files for Linux OS

Distribution Files for Windows OS

Help System Distributions

Applications Included in BI Server Distribution

Prerequisites

Foresight Analytics Platform Software Package

Foresight Analytics Platform includes distribution files for 64-bit Windows OS and Linux OS operating systems.

Distribution names may contain delivered version and build number in the format: _<version number>.<build number>. For example, the distribution foresight-fp10.x-biserver_10.11.62-0~astra~1.7_amd64.deb installs BI server of Foresight Analytics Platform 10.11, build 62 for Astra Linux.

NOTE. To get distribution files of Foresight Analytics Platform, contact technical support by sending a request to support@fsight.ru or use technical support services, which are available after registration at the website.

Distribution Files for Linux OS

The software package of Foresight Analytics Platform for Linux OS includes the following distribution files:

Distribution Description
foresight-fp10.x-biserver*.deb DEB package for installation of BI server/task scheduler/InMemory MOLAP server. When the BI server is being installed, an Apache2 web server instance with the apache2-fp10.x BI server is automatically created in the etc folder.
This package is used to install the BI server in Debian-based distributions. The package includes a set of Interop assemblies and Python or Java software product.
foresight-fp10.x-biserver*.rpm RPM package for installation of BI server/task scheduler/InMemory MOLAP server. When the BI server is being installed, an Apache2 web server instance with the BI server is automatically created in the etc folder:
  • httpd-fp10.x in RedHat-based distributions.

  • httpd2-fp10.x in ALT Linux.

This package is used to install the BI server in RedHat-based distributions and in ALT Linux. The package includes a set of Interop assemblies and Python or Java software product.
foresight-fp10.x-webserver*.deb DEB package for installation of web application back end. When the web application back end is being installed, an Apache2 web server instance with the apache2-fp10.x-web web application back end is automatically created in the etc folder.
This package is used to install the web application back end in Debian-based distributions.
foresight-fp10.x-webserver*.rpm RPM package for installation of web application back end. When the web application back end is being installed, an Apache2 web server instance with the web application back end is automatically created in the etc folder:
  • httpd-fp10.x-web in RedHat-based distributions.

  • httpd2-fp10.x-web in ALT Linux.

This package is used to install the web application back end in RedHat-based distributions and in ALT Linux.
foresight-fp10.x-biserver-dev*.deb DEB package for installation of header files and basic libraries used during development of application solutions in the C/C++ languages with the use of Foresight Analytics Platform.
The development required the installed BI server. This package is used to install the BI server in Debian-based distributions. The package includes a set of Interop assemblies and Python or Java software product.
foresight-fp10.x-biserver-dev*.rpm RPM package for installation of header files and basic libraries used during development of application solutions in the C/C++ languages with the use of Foresight Analytics Platform.
The development required the installed BI server. This package is used to install the BI server in RedHat-based distributions and in ALT Linux. The package includes a set of Interop assemblies and Python or Java software product.
foresight-fp10.x-biserver*_signed.deb DEB package for installation of BI server/task scheduler/InMemory MOLAP server in Astra Linux. When the BI server is being installed, an Apache2 web server instance with the apache2-fp10.x BI server is automatically created in the etc folder.
This package contains the signed certificate of Astra Linux and is used for installation in a closed software environment. The package includes a set of Interop assemblies and Python or Java software product.
foresight-fp10.x-dba*.deb DEB package for installation of designer of business applications back end. When the designer of business applications back end is being installed, an Apache2 web server instance with the apache2-fp10.x-dba designer of business applications back end is automatically created in the etc folder.
This package is used for installation of designer of business applications back end in Debian-based distributions.
foresight-fp10.x-dba*.rpm RPM package for installation of designer of business applications back end. When the designer of business applications back end is being installed, an Apache2 web server instance with the designer of business applications back end is automatically created in the etc folder:
  • httpd-fp10.x-dba in RedHat-based distributions.

  • httpd2-fp10.x-dba in ALT Linux.

This package is used for installation of designer of business applications back end in RedHat-based distributions and in ALT Linux.
foresight-fp10.x-wsc*.deb DEB package for installation of the web service console. Installation requires the installed web application back end.
This package is used for installation in Debian-based distributions.
foresight-fp10.x-wsc*.rpm RPM package for installation of the web service console. Installation requires the installed web application back end.
This package is used for installation in RedHat-based distributions and in ALT Linux.

Distribution Files for Windows OS

To provide correct work of Foresight Analytics Platform, product bitness must match Windows OS bitness.

The software package of Foresight Analytics Platform for Windows OS includes the following distribution files:

Distribution Description
FP10BIServerIIS_x64.exe BI server. The distribution includes IIS web server configuration.
FP10WebServer.exe Web application back end. In case of custom installation one can install the web service console.
FP10JavaInterops_x64.exe Interop assemblies for working with BI server in the Java language code. The path to the folder with installed BI server is also written to the PATH system variable.
FP10PythonInterops_x64.exe Interop assemblies fir working with BI server in the Python language code. The path to the folder with installed BI server is also written to the PATH system variable.
dba.zip The archive for installation of the designer of business applications back end to IIS web server.

NOTE. The archive is not included in the Foresight Analytics Platform software package. To get the archive, contact technical support by sending a request to support@fsight.ru or use technical support services, which are available after registration at the website.

Help System Distributions

The software package of Foresight Analytics Platform includes the following help distribution files:

Distribution Description
FP10.11help_ru.run Local help in Russian for Linux OS. Help search is available only using keywords in the index.
FP10.11help_en.run Local help in English for Linux OS. Help search is available only using keywords in the index.

For details about installing help system see the Installing Help System section.

For details about help system types see the Selecting Help System Type section.

Applications Included in BI Server Distribution

When installing BI server, the foresight-fp10.x-biserver*.deb/rpm distribution for Linux OS, FP10BIServer for Windows OS contain the following applications:

Application name Description
axis2_http_server The test version of BI server used for debugging and issue detection. The application is available in Linux OS and Windows OS.
PP.Util It is used to execute various auxiliary operations during BI server setup. The application is available in Linux OS and Windows OS. In Linux OS the application is started using the PP.Util_start.sh script.
RepoManager/RepoMngr It is used to open the repository manager. The application is available in Linux OS and Windows OS. In Linux OS the application is started using the RepoManager_start.sh script.
Scheduler It is used to start the task scheduler. The application is available in Linux OS and Windows OS.
UpdateManager It is used to install updates of repository objects. The application is available only in Linux OS and is started using the UpdateManager_start.sh script.

IMPORTANT. The axis2_http_server application must not be used in the production environment.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites is a software required for work of Foresight Analytics Platform. If the prerequisite was not installed on the workstation, it will be installed automatically before product installation. If the required prerequisite is not found during product installation, installation will be aborted.

In Windows OS the ISSetupPrerequisites folder contains the Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable Package (x64) (vc_redist.x64.exe) prerequisite.

See also:

Installing and Setting Up Foresight Analytics Platform