Skip to content

EPMware Agent Installation Guide

Welcome to the EPMware Agent Installation Guide. This comprehensive documentation provides detailed instructions for installing, configuring, and managing the EPMware On-Premise Agent.

About the EPMware Agent

The EPMware On-Premise Agent enables secure integration between EPMware Cloud applications and your on-premise target applications. It acts as a bridge, allowing EPMware to deploy metadata to your Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Essbase, Planning, and Oracle Cloud EPM applications without direct network exposure.

What's in This Guide

  • Installation
    Step-by-step instructions for installing the agent on Windows and Linux servers

  • Configuration
    Detailed configuration settings for agent properties, REST tokens, and service setup

  • Application Integration
    Specific setup instructions for HFM, Planning, PCMCS, and other EPM applications

  • Troubleshooting
    Solutions to common issues and debugging techniques

Key Features

  • Secure Communication - REST API-based authentication with encrypted tokens
  • Multi-Platform Support - Compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Application Support - Integrates with Hyperion HFM, Planning, Essbase, and Oracle Cloud EPM
  • Automated Deployment - Scheduled metadata deployments with configurable polling intervals
  • Comprehensive Logging - Detailed logs for monitoring and troubleshooting

Prerequisites

Before installing the EPMware Agent, ensure you have:

  • [ ] Java 1.8 or higher installed
  • [ ] Administrative access to the target server
  • [ ] Network connectivity to EPMware application (port 443 for cloud, configurable for on-premise)
  • [ ] Cygwin installed (for Windows servers)
  • [ ] Valid EPMware user account with REST API token

Quick Start

  1. Download the EPMware Agent package
  2. Install Prerequisites (Cygwin for Windows, Java)
  3. Configure the agent properties
  4. Test the connection to EPMware
  5. Schedule the agent as a service

Support

For additional assistance, please contact:

Document Information

  • Version: 1.7
  • Updated: November 2023
  • Copyright: © 2023 EPMware, Inc. All rights reserved.

License Agreement

This document and the software described herein are proprietary to EPMware, Inc. and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Use is subject to the license agreement between you and EPMware, Inc.