
Installing Intelligent Device Platform Tools on the Host System
Wind River Software Installation Prerequisites
5.3
Before starting the host tools installation, check the following:
5.3.1
Disk Space and Installation Folders
About 42 gigabytes of disk space is needed during the host tools installation. About 12
GB of that will be permanently used after the installation is complete.
The installation process creates three folders in the home directory of your Host
System:
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WindRiver
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The folder to install the host tools. The installation requires
approximately 12 GB of free space in this folder.
•
Installer
- A temporary folder that can be deleted later. The installation
requires approximately 15 GB of free space in this folder.
•
tmp
– A temporary folder used by the installation process. The installation
requires approximately 15 GB of free disk space.
5.3.2
Wind River Host Tools License
You must have a temporary License Authentication Code or a permanent License
Authentication File to install the Intelligent Device Platform host tools.
•
For Early Access kits, instructions to obtain a temporary License
Authentication Code are included in the Dear Customer Letter that
accompanied the kit.
•
If you purchased a kit, instructions to obtain a permanent License
Authentication File are provided at the time of purchase.
5.3.3
Internet Connection
The time required to install the host tools is primarily dependent on the download
speed of the Host System’s internet connection. The installer downloads
approximately 15 gigabytes of data from Wind River’s servers. This may take several
hours.
Intel
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Gateway Solutions for the IoT – Development Kit – DK50
October 2014
Getting Started Guide
Document Number: 330496-005
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