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The MicroStrategy platform supports components across a number of operating systems which can be combined together in order to support your BI needs.  This section is specifically tailored towards deploying on Windows operating systems. 
Table of Contents

Quick Reference Links
Supported Windows Versions and Flavors
Obtaining the Installation Packages
Installation Logic
MicroStrategy Products by Platform
Installation Mode
Services and Ports Used
Detailed Installation Logic

Quick Reference Links:

• Latest Documentation: https://microstrategyhelp.atlassian.net/wiki
• License Keys: https://software.microstrategy.com
• Silent Installation White Paper
• Download Site: https://software.microstrategy.com/Download/index.aspx
• Product Support Expiration Schedule: https://www.microstrategy.com/us/services/support/expiration-schedule
• MicroStrategy Uninstallation Cleanup Utility for Windows: This cleanup utility is designed to remove leftover services, files and registries after uninstalling MicroStrategy products on Windows.  It can be used after uninstalling any version of MicroStrategy.  The tool can be found on our knowledge base: https://community.microstrategy.com/t5/Miscellaneous/TN307710-How-to-uninstall-MicroStrategy-Analytics-Enterprise/ta-p/307710

Supported Windows Versions:

The supported versions of Windows for MicroStrategy version 10.4 to 10.6 are:

For more specific details you can review the 10.4 readme, 10.5 readme or 10.6 readme.

The supported versions of Windows for MicroStrategy version 10.7 are:

For more specific details you can review the 10.7 readme.
Obtaining the Installation Packages

1. Login to https://software.microstrategy.com using your MicroStrategy Resource Center account

1. Select the release from the left hand side (Platform or Feature) and choose the version from the drop down in the middle and your release from the collapsible sections below.
2. It is recommended to place and unzip the installation package locally to the machine where you will be installing MicroStrategy instead of running the installation from a network or shared drive.
3. Before you begin the installation, obtain a license key from https://software.microstrategy.com or your Account Executive.

Installation Logic

All of the MicroStrategy installations follow a similar logic path:

MicroStrategy Products by Platform
 

Installation Modes

MicroStrategy supports two installation modes for Windows:

• GUI

              setup.exe

• Silent (Programmatic Installation)

              setup.exe --ResponseFile="C:\response.ini"  -s -f1"C:\setup.iss" -f2"C:\setup.log"​

For more details on programmatic installation including example options files, please see our Silent Installation White Paper: A Technical Guide to Troubleshooting and Usage
Services and Ports used by MicroStrategy Installed Components
Based on your selections at the start of the installation, the following services will be installed and configured:

 
Detailed Logic for Windows Express Installation:

The Windows installation method known as Express Install handles configuration of the MicroStrategy platform on your behalf.  Included here is a detailed installation flow diagram.