Installation and Upgrade

HOD Hex Client as Default Client

With the release of Host On-Demand v16.0.0.0, users can now configure HOD Hex Client as the default web client. The update introduces support for deploying HOD Hex Client on various application servers through the HOD Hex Client, offering enhanced flexibility for installation, upgrade, and modification scenarios.

Additionally, the HODMain.html page has been updated with access links to launch the HOD Hex Client client, making it easier for users to access the next-gen web terminal alongside existing clients.

This release also supports:

  • Silent installation

  • Console installation

Prereqisites

Any one of the following application server should be installed:
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
  • Apache Tomcat Application Server
  • IBM Liberty Application Server

Fresh Install of HOD Hex Client Configuration

Previous versions of Host On-Demand did not support the deployment of the HOD Hex Client server. Host On-Demand v16.0.0.0 introduces support for deploying and configuring HOD Hex Client on Embedded Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, Apache Tomcat Application Server, and IBM Liberty Application Server.

For more details, refer to Install Host On-Demand using GUI Modesection.

HOD Hex Client Embedded Server type

Manually Select Specific Application Server

Note:
If Embedded WebServer option is selected on Web Server Panel, Web Server port, HOD Hex Client Application Server Port and Secure Port will not display on HOD Hex Client Panel.
  • Default Selection:

    • The Embedded Web Server is selected by default during installation.

    • WAR File Deployment Based on Server Selection:

      • If Host On-Demand Embedded Web Server is selected, the HOD Hex Client WAR file is deployed using the embedded server configuration.

      • If IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) is selected, the HOD Hex Client WAR file is deployed with default settings.

      • If Apache Tomcat or IBM Liberty Server is selected, the HOD Hex Client WAR file is deployed to the chosen server based on user input.

  • Configuration Parameters (set in web.xml):

    • Max Pool Size

    • Buffer Size

    • Config Servlet Trace

    • Show Status

    • Mapped File

    • ZFP Servlet Trace

  • Port Configuration:

    • The HOD Hex Client Web Server port is displayed in the HOD Hex Client configuration panel and is used for communication between the HOD Web Server and HOD Hex Client Server.

    • Default port value: 80

  • Conditional Port Display:

    • Application server and secure port fields are hidden if both the Web Server and HOD Hex Client Server types are set to Embedded.

  • Context Root Configuration:

    • For IBM Liberty and Tomcat, the context root is used for WAR file deployment.

    • For Embedded Server, the WAR file retains its original name. The default value is in hexadecimal format.

  • Manual Path Specification Required For:

    • Apache Tomcat: up to the parent folder of / webapps

    • IBM Liberty: up to the parent folder of the / bin directory