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Deploying IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
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Deploying IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
Deployment Guide for administrators on how to deploy IXIA CCMS Desktopto users' machines for an on-premise deployment.
Key concepts of deploying IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
CCMS Desktop is a set of plug-ins that run on top of the Eclipse framework. Before deploying it, you need to understand several key concepts.

Deploying IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
Deployment Guide for administrators on how to deploy IXIA CCMS Desktopto users' machines for an on-premise deployment.
- Introduction
  This document describes how to deploy IXIA CCMS Desktop to users' machines or to a remote access solution.
- Key concepts of deploying IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
  CCMS Desktop is a set of plug-ins that run on top of the Eclipse framework. Before deploying it, you need to understand several key concepts.
  - XML editing software in IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
    When users work in CCMS Desktop, they edit DITA files using Oxygen XML editing software that is integrated into CCMS Desktop via an extension.
  - How packages work
    To deploy IXIA CCMS Desktop, you configure a set of files called a package and then deploy that package to users in a variety of ways.
  - Factors that influence the number of packages
    You need a separate package for each category of users based on a variety of factors.
  - Recommended minimum set of packages
    MadCap Software recommends having at least three deployment packages of IXIA CCMS Desktop: Prod (Production), Prod-Admin (Production Administration), and Test. Depending on your needs, you might have more.
  - List of Eclipse plugins
    A IXIA CCMS Desktop deployment package contains several MadCap Software plugins and at least one Oxygen plugin.
  - Methods of distributing packages
    Packages can be distributed using a network share, with automated tools, or manually.
  - Remote access solutions for IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
    If your deployment includes a remote access solution, you can install IXIA CCMS Desktop on Citrix or Remote Desktop servers.
  - Configuration options of IXIA CCMS Desktop
    You can configure many aspects of a IXIA CCMS Desktop deployment package.
- Preparing for IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop deployment
  Before you can deploy CCMS Desktop, you need plan your approach, set up a staging area, and download all the required files.
- Creating a deployment package for IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
  For each CCMS Desktop deployment package, you need to set up the folders in a specific structure and configure several files.
- Deploying IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop for the first time
  The initial deployment of IXIA CCMS Desktop requires two procedures specific to the first time that the CCMS Desktop is used.
- Updating IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop
  During the lifecycle of IXIA CCMS Desktop, you periodically need to apply changes to it for various reasons, such as updating to a newer version of CCMS Desktop, changing the startup configuration, or changing the base Eclipse package.
- Troubleshooting
  This section describes issues that may occur when deploying the Eclipse package and starting the IXIA CCMS Desktop for the first time.

Key concepts of deploying IXIASOFT CCMS Desktop

CCMS Desktop is a set of plug-ins that run on top of the Eclipse framework. Before deploying it, you need to understand several key concepts.

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