# Installing Client and Server Applications

In this section, we will discuss how to install and configure Astera Server and Lean Client applications.

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### How to install Astera Server

1. Run ‘IntegrationServer.exe’ from the installation package to start the server installation setup.
2. You’ll be directed to the welcome screen. Click Next to continue.

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3. On the next screen you will see the license agreement. You can only continue if you choose to accept the terms of the license agreement. Click *Next* to continue.

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4. On the next screen, enter the user details and click *Next* to continue.

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5. You can specify/change the folder for installing the Astera Data Stack server on the next screen. Click *Next* to continue.

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6. Select the type of installation (Complete or Custom) you want to proceed with and click *Next*.

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7. Select *Install* to complete the installation.

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8. Select *Finish* to finish the installation process.

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### How to install Astera Lean Client

1. Run the *‘AsteraDataIntegrator’* application from the installation package to start the client installation setup.
2. You’ll be directed to the welcome screen. Click *Next* to continue.

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3. On the next screen you will see the license agreement. You can only continue if you choose to accept the terms of the license agreement. Click *Next* to continue.

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4. On the next screen, enter the user details and click *Next* to continue.

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5. You can specify/change the folder for installing the Astera Data Stack server on the next screen. By default, it is installed in *Program Files > Astera Software > Astera Data Integrator 8*. Click Next to continue.

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6. Select the type of installation (Complete or Custom) you want to proceed with and click *Next*.

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If you select custom installation, you can choose the specific component(s) that you want to download.

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Since we want to install the complete package, select *Complete* on the *Setup Type* screen and click *Next*.

7. Select *Install* to complete the installation.

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8. Select *Finish* to finish the installation process.

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This is how you install the Astera Data Stack client and server applications.


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