K2 Client Tool installation: Package and Deployment

K2 Package and Deployment lets you package K2 artifacts, such as SmartObjects, Forms, Views and Workflows, from one environment (the source) into a package file stored locally or on a network drive. You can then open this package in another K2 environment (the target) where you can deploy some or all of the artifacts in the package. See the K2 Product Documentation: Package and Deployment for more information.

You should preferably install and run the Package and Deployment tool on the K2 server, since this will have better performance when creating or deploying packages.

Use the Custom Installation in the K2 Setup Manager to install the Package and Deployment component.

It is important to copy the installation files local to the server before installing. Do not install from a network share or UNC path.
Installing all K2 components using the K2 Service Account is recommended. Log on to the server as the K2 Service Account before installing.

After you have installed all the prerequisites,and created the service accounts, you are now ready to install the Package and Deployment tool.

Installation steps

  1. Launch the K2 Setup Manager.
  2. On the Welcome page, click Next.
  3. On the Checking for Latest Version page, the installation will verify the version, click Next.
  4. On the End User License Agreement page, read through the EULA. You must select the I agree to the terms and conditions of the license option before you can continue with the installation. You can print out the EULA for your records. Once you have read the EULA, click Next.
  5. On the Installation Type page, select the Custom Installation option and type in an Installation Folder, and click Next.
  6. On the Select Components page, uncheck everything except the K2 Package and Deployment component and then click Next to continue.
  7. On the Database Configuration page, provide the details for the K2 Database
  8. On the Configuration Summary page, validate the settings. You can go back to make any necessary changes, and you can print this page for reference later or copy it to the Clipboard. Once satisfied with your settings, click Next.
  9. The Additional Actions page shows if there are additional actions to perform as part of the installation. Click Next to continue.
  10. The Setup Manager will update and show you the progress of the component installation on the Components page.
  11. Once the installation is done, the Configuration Analysis tool will be available to help troubleshoot any errors detected during the installation.
  12. When the installation has completed, you will see a Finished page. There will also be a link to the created configuration log file.