Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Preparation Steps
Steps to prepare for the installation of Virtuoso on macOS.
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Download DMG Archive
Download the Virtuoso 8.x DMG archive (<strong>mwvpz2zz.dmg</strong>) from the download site (<a href="https://shop.openlinksw.com/license_generator/virtuoso-download/?clientSelection=clientserver&serverVersionSelection=8.3&opsysFamilySelection=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.openlinksw.com%2Fontology%2Fsoftware%23MacOSX&opSystemSelection=http%3A%2F%2Fdata.openlinksw.com%2Foplweb%2Fopsys%2Funiversal-apple-macosx10.9-32%23this&locationSelection=onpremise">Intel</a>, <a href="https://shop.openlinksw.com/license_generator/virtuoso-download/?clientSelection=clientserver&serverVersionSelection=8.3&opsysFamilySelection=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.openlinksw.com%2Fontology%2Fsoftware%23MacOSX&opSystemSelection=http%3A%2F%2Fdata.openlinksw.com%2Foplweb%2Fopsys%2Funiversal-apple-macos11-64%23this&locationSelection=onpremise">Apple Silicon</a>). <blockquote>Note: Virtuoso 8.x requires OS X Lion (10.9) or later.</blockquote>
Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Preparation Steps
Steps to prepare for the installation of Virtuoso on macOS.
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Drag to Applications
Open the <strong>mwvpz2zz.dmg</strong> file, and drag the <strong>Virtuoso 8.3.app</strong> into your <strong>Applications</strong> folder or other preferred location.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Preparation Steps
Steps to prepare for the installation of Virtuoso on macOS.
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Eject Disk Image
Once the copy is complete, you can <strong>Eject</strong> the Virtuoso 8.3 disk, and discard or retain the <strong>mwvpz2zz.dmg</strong> file as you prefer.
Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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License Setup
Steps to obtain and manage the license for Virtuoso.
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Obtain License File
If you haven't already obtained a suitable Virtuoso 8.x license file, return to the download site and click on the <strong>Generate Evaluation License</strong> button from step 1 to obtain a Free 30 Day Evaluation License.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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License Setup
Steps to obtain and manage the license for Virtuoso.
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Store License File
In addition, a copy of the license file will also be stored in your OpenLink Data Spaces Briefcase folder.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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License Setup
Steps to obtain and manage the license for Virtuoso.
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Drag License File
In the Finder's <strong>Go</strong> menu, select <strong>Go to Folder</strong>, and input '/Library/Application Support/OpenLink/Licenses'. Drag the license file (<strong>virtuoso.lic</strong>) you downloaded above into this folder.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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License Setup
Steps to obtain and manage the license for Virtuoso.
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Authenticate Changes
You may receive a prompt, <strong>Modifying 'Licenses' requires an administrator name and password</strong>. If so, click the <strong>Authenticate</strong> button, and input a Mac OS X administrator's username and password.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Installation Steps
Steps to install Virtuoso on macOS.
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Trigger Installation
Double-click the <strong>Virtuoso 8.3.app</strong> icon in the Applications folder to trigger installation and startup of helper tools - the Virtuoso Monitor and OpenLink License Manager.
Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Installation Steps
Steps to install Virtuoso on macOS.
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Locate Virtuoso Monitor
Locate the <strong>Virtuoso Monitor</strong> in your menu bar - it's the <strong>V</strong> icon toward the right.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Installation Steps
Steps to install Virtuoso on macOS.
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Start Virtuoso Monitor at Login
You may also choose to automatically <strong>Start Virtuoso Monitor at Login</strong>, or you may prefer to manually start it when needed (by double-clicking <strong>Virtuoso 8.3.app</strong>, as you just did).
Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Configuration Steps
Steps to configure Virtuoso after installation.
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Start Default Instance
Open the <strong>Virtuoso Monitor</strong> menu, and select <strong>Start Default Instance</strong>.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Configuration Steps
Steps to configure Virtuoso after installation.
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Open Virtuoso Conductor
Open the <strong>Virtuoso Conductor</strong>, Virtuoso's HTTP-based administration tool, by selecting <strong>Open Virtuoso Conductor</strong> from the Virtuoso Monitor menu, or by loading this URL in your Web Browser: <a href='http://localhost:8890/conductor'>http://localhost:8890/conductor</a>.
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Configuration Steps
Steps to configure Virtuoso after installation.
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Configure Virtuoso Instance
Use the Conductor to configure your Virtuoso instance for future use. For example, it is <strong>strongly advised</strong> that you change the default passwords for the <strong>dba</strong> and <strong>dav</strong> super-user accounts (drill down to <strong>System Admin --> User Accounts</strong>).
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Install Virtuoso on macOS
A step-by-step guide to installing Virtuoso on macOS (pre or post-Monterrey and Apple Silicon).
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Verification Steps
Steps to verify the installation of Virtuoso on macOS.
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Verify Installation
Verify that Virtuoso is correctly installed and running by accessing the Virtuoso Conductor web interface and checking the status of the Virtuoso service.
