==== Introduction ====
TIM is a Java-based application that runs (at the moment exclusively) in JBoss and requires a database as storage medium.
> All necessary documents can be downloaded from our server: http://download.tim-solutions.de

<note important> This document is only applicable for Windows installations; however, they may also be used for Linux systems if the proper technical knowledge is present </note>. 
==== Hardware Requirements ====
The most up-to-date [[requirement|requirements]] are found on this page.

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==== An Overview of the First Steps ====
**1.** [[en:software:tim:installation_javajdk|Installation of Java JDK]] \\
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**2.** [[en:software:tim:installation_mysql|Installation and configuration of MySQL as a data base]] \\
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**3.** [[en:software:tim:installation_jboss|Installation and configuration of JBoss]] \\
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<note warning>​ Step 2 must be finished before continuing the process. </note>​ \\
**4.** [[en:software:tim:installation_tim|Installation and configuration of TIM]] \\
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**4.1** [[en:software:tim:encryption_tim|Encryption of TIM]] \\
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 	==== Optional Components ==== 
**5.** [[en:software:dashboard:dashboard_installation|Installation of the Dashboard]] \\
The Dashboard can be used by a process manager to conduct analyses of crucial data.