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title: Install and configure OpenLM Components
description: This document explains how to install and configure external OpenLM components. Select the appropriate tab for detailed instructions.
product: OpenLM Platform
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This document explains how to install and configure external OpenLM components. Select the appropriate tab for detailed instructions.

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## Install and configure OpenLM Broker

Follow these steps to install and configure OpenLM Broker:
<details>
  <summary>Linux Distributions</summary>

  <details>
    <summary>tar.gz</summary>
    1. Download the tar.gz package.
    2. Extract the package using the command: `tar -xzf openlm-broker.tar.gz`.
    3. Navigate to the extracted directory.
    4. Run the installation script: `./install.sh`.
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  </details>

  <details>
    <summary>RPM</summary>
    1. Download the RPM package.
    2. Install the package using the command: `sudo rpm -ivh openlm-broker.rpm`.
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  </details>

  <details>
    <summary>DEB</summary>
    1. Download the DEB package.
    2. Install the package using the command: `sudo dpkg -i openlm-broker.deb`.
    3. If there are dependency issues, run: `sudo apt-get install -f`.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  </details>

</details>

<details>
  <summary>Windows Installation</summary>

  1. Download the latest version of OpenLM Broker from the [OpenLM website](https://www.openlm.com/downloads/).
  2. Run the installer and follow the installation wizard.
  3. Open **OpenLM Broker Configuration Tool**.
  4. Add your license servers by selecting **Add Server**.
  5. Configure connection settings and authentication details.
  6. Select **Check Connectivity** to verify connection.
  7. Select **Apply** to save changes.

</details>

## Install and configure Workstation Agent

To install and configure the Workstation Agent:

<details>
  <summary>Windows Installation</summary>

  1. Download the Workstation Agent installer from the [OpenLM downloads page](https://www.openlm.com/downloads/).
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
  3. Launch the Workstation Agent application.
  4. Enter your organization-specific credentials provided by your OpenLM administrator.
  5. Select **Test Connection** to confirm connectivity.
  6. Select **Save** to apply the settings.

</details>

<details>
  <summary>Linux Distributions</summary>

  <details>
    <summary>tar.gz</summary>
    1. Download the tar.gz package.
    2. Extract the package using the command: `tar -xzf openlm-workstation-agent.tar.gz`.
    3. Navigate to the extracted directory.
    4. Run the installation script: `./install.sh`.
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  </details>

  <details>
    <summary>RPM</summary>
    1. Download the RPM package.
    2. Install the package using the command: `sudo rpm -ivh openlm-workstation-agent.rpm`.
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  </details>

  <details>
    <summary>DEB</summary>
    1. Download the DEB package.
    2. Install the package using the command: `sudo dpkg -i openlm-workstation-agent.deb`.
    3. If there are dependency issues, run: `sudo apt-get install -f`.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  </details>

</details>

## Install and configure Directory Synchronization Agent (DSA)

To install and configure DSA:

1. Download the DSA installer from the [OpenLM downloads page](https://www.openlm.com/downloads/).
2. Run the installer.
3. Launch the DSA application.
4. Enter the URL of your Directory Synchronization Service (DSS).
5. Add sync definitions from DSS.
6. Configure access:
   - For local directories (LDAP), ensure network access to the directory.
   - For cloud directories (Azure AD, Google), ensure external access to those directories.
7. Select **Test Connection** to validate.
8. Select **Save**.