# Installing Packages on Client Machine

1. Open Astera as an administrator.
2. Once Astera is open, go to the *Tools > Run Install Manager*.

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3. The Install Manager welcome window will appear. Click on *Next*.

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4. If the prerequisite packages are already installed, the Install Manager will inform you about them and give you the option to uninstall or update them as needed.
5. If the prerequisite packages are not installed, then the Install Manager will present you with the option to install them. Check the box next to the pre-requisite package, and then click on *Install*.

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Note: If your client and server are on the same machine, then you can also install Python Server directly at this stage.
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6. During the installation, the Install Manager window will display a progress bar showing the installation progress.

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You can also cancel the installation at any point if necessary.

7. Once the installation is complete, the Install Manager will prompt you. Click on *Close* to exit out of the Install Manager.

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The packages for AGL and OCR usage are now installed, and the features are ready to use.

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**Note:** The packages are ready to use in the case when both the Integration Server and Astera are installed on the same machine.
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In case the Integration Server is installed on a separate machine, we will need to install the packages for AGL and OCR there as well.


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