Install on Windows
DiffDog Server is available for installation on Windows systems. The broad installation and setup procedure is described below. For detailed information about specific parts of the installation procedure, see their respective topics.
Installing DiffDog Server
To install DiffDog Server, download the installation package from the Altova Download Center (https://www.altova.com/download.html), run it and follow the on-screen instructions. You can select your installation language from the box in the lower left area of the wizard. Note that this selection also sets the default language of DiffDog Server. You can change the language later from the command line.
Installing LicenseServer
In order for DiffDog Server to work, it must be registered and licensed with an Altova LicenseServer on your network. When you install DiffDog Server on Windows systems, you can install LicenseServer together with DiffDog Server. For details, see Install LicenseServer.
After installation, the DiffDog Server executable will be located by default at the following path:
<ProgramFilesFolder>\Altova\DiffDogServer2024\bin\DiffDogServer.exe
Installing on Windows Server Core
Windows Server Core has no GUI and must be installed via the command line. See the section Installing on Windows Server Core for information about how to do this.
Uninstalling DiffDog Server
Uninstall DiffDog Server as follows:
1.Right-click the Windows Start button and select Settings.
2.Open the Control Panel (start typing "Control Panel" and click the suggested entry).
3.Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
4.In Control Panel, select DiffDog Server and click Uninstall.
Evaluation license
During the installation process, you will be given the option of requesting a 30-day evaluation license for DiffDog Server. After submitting the request, an evaluation license will be sent to the email address you registered.