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This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on installing and setting up the Workato On Premise Agent (Workato OPA) on a Windows system. Workato OPA is a solution to the challenges of integrating an on-premise ERP system, such as IP address changes, firewalls, and software upgrades. It’s installed on the local server and creates a secure link to the ChemCloud platform. You can find more information about Workato OPA here. Before starting the installation process, ensure to have the following prerequisites:
  1. **Workato OPA installer: **Download the Workato On Premise Agent Installer onto your server from link here.
  2. **Activation code (valid for 1 hr only): **The ChemCloud activation code, which will be sent to you by your ChemCloud contact. Make sure to ask for this code once you have downloaded the installer and are about to install it, as the code is only valid for 1 hour.
Follow the steps below to Install and then Turn On the Workato OPA: This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on installing and setting up the Workato On Premise Agent (Workato OPA) on a Windows system. Workato OPA is a solution to the challenges of integrating an on-premise ERP system, such as IP address changes, firewalls, and software upgrades. It’s installed on the local server and creates a secure link to the ChemCloud platform. Before starting the installation process, ensure to have the following prerequisites:
  1. The Workato On Premise Agent Installer. Download the installer from the provided link.
  2. The ChemCloud activation code, which will be sent separately.
Follow the steps below to install the Workato OPA agent:

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Installing the on Premise Agent

Step 1: Start the installation process by double-clicking the installer. Step 2: Proceed by clicking next. Step 3: Enter a relevant name for the installation. Make sure the option to install as a Windows service is selected. Step 4: Click on install. An activation code prompt will appear. This code should have been received from ChemCloud. Step 5: Paste the activation code in the provided field. Step 6: Continue by clicking next. Step 7: Click finish to complete the installation.

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Turning on the Workato OPA

Step 1: After the installation, start the OPA immediately and set it to start on system boot. This can be done by navigating to system services. Step 2: Scroll down to find Workato on-prem agent. Step 3: Double-click on Workato and press start. Ensure the Startup type is set to automatic so that the Workato OPA starts automatically when the server restarts. That’s it. You have now setup a secure connection from your server through which ChemCloud can access Ostendo.