Prerequisites
Prior to installing Host Integration Server 2020, follow these steps:
- Review Host Integration Server 2020 system requirements and release notes.
- Register, then download and install full-featured software for a 180-day trial.
- Receive emails with resources to guide you through your evaluation.
Installation Guidelines
Note: You must have administrative rights on the computer to install Host Integration Server 2020.
Selecting Download will download the Host Integration Server 2020 ISO (HostIntegrationServer2020-EVAL.iso) containing the Host Integration Server 2020 installer (HIS2020_Evaluation_EN.msi).
Key notes about Host Integration Server 2020
- The Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 release is available for testing purposes only and should NOT be installed and used in production environments.
- Host Integration Server 2020 does NOT support side-by-side installations with down-level released versions, Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2, and Microsoft Client for Host Integration Server 2020.
If you have questions or concerns that come up during your testing and evaluation, we encourage you to explore TechNet Forums to search for answers or ask new questions.
Resources
- Product Resources | Host Integration Server technical documentation
- Community | Microsoft Tech Community: Host Integration
- Getting Started Guides | Get started with Host Integration Server 2020
- Getting Started Guides | Develop Host Integration Server applications