Choosing your installation type
To identify the best installation help for you, you’ll need to answer a few questions. First, why are you installing the library?- If you are going to develop a new application that uses the library, you need a Developer installation.
- If you have developed an application that uses the library, you need a Runtime installation on the end user computer or workstation.
Runtime Installation type
Next, which installation type do you need?- The standalone installation is intended for when your application is running on just one local computer; the license information will be kept on the same computer.
- The network installation allows you to store the licenses on a remote server and distribute them between the workstations as needed.
Installation method
Then, which installation method will you use?- Automatic installation - Uses the built-in ABBYY command-line installer or copy the files manually/write your own script to do it
- Manual installation - Useful if your application requires a specific functionality subset, and you want to save disk space by omitting all unnecessary resource files.
License Protection
Finally, which license protection type do you have? As described under Activation, two types of protection are available:- Online protection - connection with ABBYY Online licensing service over the Internet for license usage.
- Software protection - a serial number requiring activation.
Installation Scenarios
Now that you have the necessary information, use the table below to choose your installation scenario.Installation Type | Mode of Library Installation | |
|---|---|---|
Automatic | Manual | |
Standalone | ||
Network | ||
- First, install your application on the workstation.
- Next, install the Licensing Service.
- Finally, set up the license which permits you to use the library.
ABBYY FineReader Engine in a native environment
You may run ABBYY FineReader Engine inside:- two separate Docker containers: the first one with FineReader Engine, and the second one with the Licensing Service. See details in Running ABBYY FineReader Engine 12 inside a Docker container.
- Azure Services using projects and Azure Storage for processing your files. See details in Running ABBYY FineReader Engine in Azure Services.