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To install LANSA BI on Windows, follow these steps: 

  • Prepare your environment
    Before starting with the installation, ensure your system meets the required hardware and software prerequisites. For detailed information, go to Yellowfin documentation.
    Install Apache Tomcat 9.0 onwards.
  • Download & Run the Yellowfin installer
    • Download the .exe file installer for Yellowfin 9.14 called yellowfin-9.14.0-20241206-full.exe from the Yellowfin Releases Portal and save it in the Operating System (OS) folder.  Any other valid IFS directory name would be acceptable.  This folder is only needed for installation.
    • Launch the installer:
      • Use the .exe file for Windows.
      • Click the arrow to start installation, or it will automatically continue after 15 seconds.
      1. Select the language: The default language will be displayed based on the user’s machine settings, click Next.
      2. Accept the Software License Agreement: The Yellowfin end-user software agreement is available here.
      3. Select the pack available for installation and click Next.
      4. Select the License file: Click the Browse button to locate your downloaded license file and click Next. You can leave the box blank and add a license later.
      5. Options section: Leave the default value or change the Server Port and Application Memory, click Next.
      6. Database Details: Select your database type. If you've chosen a database that Yellowfin doesn't include drivers for, you will be prompted to locate your driver files. Select any driver files using the Browse button and click Next.
      7. Installation Path: You can select where to install Yellowfin by accepting the defaulted path, selecting an existing folder, or by typing in the path name in the box. If the folder does not exist, Yellowfin will offer to create it.
      8. Begin the installation process: The time it takes depends on your hardware capacity and the packs you selected for installation. Once the installation is done, click Finish.
      9. Click Close to complete the installation process.
      10. For more detailed information, you can visit the official installation guide here. If you encounter any issues, please refer to the troubleshooting section or contact LANSA BI / Yellowfin Support.
  • Replace custom images, custom CCS, and favicon.ico files
    Go to folder “Yellowfin 9.14” (or any later version) → appserver → webapps → ROOT Copy and Paste to replace any identical naming of folders/files in “lansa-custom-files…” folder from LANSA BI 9.14.zip
  • Run Yellowfin Apache Tomcat
    1. On your keyboard, press the Windows+R keys to open the Run dialogue box. Type services.msc and press the Enter key. This will open the services management console where you can manage Windows services, including starting or stopping them.
    2. Scroll down and look for “Yellowfin Apache Tomcat ..” and ensure it has started running
  • Start LANSA BI 
    1. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:8080/
    2. Proceed to use LANSA BI
    3. Kindly ensure you have uploaded your license during installation step or within setting configuration in admin settings


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For any support needed, kindly reach to the LANSA support helpdesk or any of your LANSA sales representatives.

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