Obtain and install an evaluation copy of Management and Security Server

In this section, you will obtain an evaluation copy of Management and Security Server, and then install it on a test server, which could be the administrator’s workstation.

  1. Log on as administrator to the Windows machine that you are using for your evaluation.

  2. Request the Host Access Management and Security Server evaluation software:

    https://www.microfocus.com/products/mss/trial/?utm_medium=301&utm_source=attachmate.com

    Enter the requested information and click Try now. You will receive an email message with download instructions.

  3. Open the Product Evaluation email message and click the link to download the software.

  4. On the Thank you page, click the product link: Host Access Management and Security Server (contains all supported platforms).

  5. Click Download, and then open mss-12.6.10.<nnn>-eval-all-platforms.zip.

  6. Click the file for your platform and run the installer, accepting the default settings.

    Note: The password you enter here will be used to access the Administrative Console.

  7. On the Install and Start Services page, click Next to Start server components now.

  8. On the Installation Complete page, click the link under Administrative Server to start Host Access Management and Security Server.

    Acknowledge the Security messages:

    • When you first open the Administrative Server, you may see a security message about verifying the site's certificate. Click Yes to proceed.

    • When asked, “Do you want to run this application?," select “Run” or “Grant this session” (depending on your browser).

    NOTE:After installation, open the Administrative Server from the Start menu (under Micro Focus Host Access Management and Security Server).

  9. Notice that you are logging in as server administrator.

    Enter the password you entered during installation, and click Sign in.

  10. The Administrative Console opens the Manage Sessions panel. Any sessions you create and save will display on this page.