Downloading and Extracting the Installation File

After receiving the email with the download link and the license activation keys, follow the instructions below. The downloading and the extraction of all Zixi Products (e.g. Zixi Feeder, Zixi Broadcaster, etc.) is the same. You just need to enter in the <zixi_product> parameter the relevant product.

Important Notice

Make sure you are logged in as a Root user. If you are not logged in as a Root user, use the su command.

To download and extract the file:

Create a Zixi folder by typing the following commands in the Linux console:
```
# mkdir /zixi
```
```
# cd /zixi
 
```
Type the # wget command followed by the download link that you have received via email, while excluding the "http://" part of the link.
For example:
```
# wget --user=<customer_Name>--ask-password downloads.zixi.com/<customerName>/<zixi_product>-<version_number>.tar.gz
 
```
You will be requested to enter a password, type the password that you have received from Zixi support.

Extract the installation file by typing the following command:

# tar xvfz <zixi_product>-<version_number>.tar.gz
# cd <zixi_product>

Run the installation script file by typing the following command:
```
#./installMe.sh
```
Run prerequisites script file by typing the following command:
```
#./prerequisites.sh 
```
Following the completion of the installation proceed to license activation procedure.