Downloading and Extracting the Installation File - Linux

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Last updated: 17 Jan 2022 by alon.men@zixi.com
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After receiving the email with the download link and the license activation keys, follow the instructions below. The procedures for downloading and extracting all Zixi products (Feeder, Broadcaster and Receiver) are identical. For the <zixi_product> parameter, enter the relevant product name (e.g. 'Feeder').

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:

  1. Create a Zixi folder by typing the following commands in the Linux console:

    # mkdir /zixi # cd /zixi



  2. 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



  3. You will be requested to enter a password, type the password that you have received from Zixi support.

  4. Extract the installation file by typing the following command:

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



  5. Run the installation script file by typing the following command:







Following the completion of the installation, proceed to Activating the License.Â