How to install serverapi.exe¶
Please follow the following steps to install and register the installer with Bloomberg Enterprise Solutions with the assistance from EMSX Implementation team.
Linux Environment¶
The following example is based on the linux environment.
- Run serverapi.exe
# ./serverapiinstaller64
- You will see the following message
# ./serverapiinstaller64
logging to /tmp/bloomberg/install.2019111211.130037.log
Bloomberg ECD Installer for Linux (64-bit)
Version 3.2.2.0
Warning: This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of
it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted
to the maximum extent possible under law.
Would you like to continue? (Y/N):
- Type:- Y
Would you like to continue? (Y/N): Y
Checking connectivity to Bloomberg ...
a) via Bloomberg Network to [ Hostname = 208.134.161.62 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = 208.134.161.158 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = 208.134.161.18 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = 208.134.161.179 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
b) via the Internet to [ Hostname = api1.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api1.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
[ Hostname = api2.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api2.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
[ Hostname = api3.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api3.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
[ Hostname = api4.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api4.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
[ Hostname = api5.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api5.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
[ Hostname = api6.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api6.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
[ Hostname = api7.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api7.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
[ Hostname = api8.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Could not resolve host: [ Hostname = api8.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ]
Error.
Internet connectivity unavailable. Connecting via the Bloomberg Network.
- Select the appropriate network option if it doesn’t select by default (private vs. public/internet)
Select Product Class
1) blpddm Software that provides development access to distribute data locally or contribute data to Bloomberg.
2) ServerApi Provides access to Bloomberg real-time streaming and static data
0) Quit
- Select:- 2 for Server API
Please enter selection: 2
Installation path:
'/opt/local'
Use this path? (Y/N/Q):
- Select:- York
Creating the root directory /opt/local ...
done.
Downloading latest installer ...
done.
logging to /tmp/bloomberg/install.2019111211.130037.log
Beginning new install ...
Note
If the default port is already being used by a different service it may show the following message:
*** WARNING: Port conflict detected with other service.
The port of the Desktop will conflict with the ServerApi should installation proceed. If you still want to install
ServerApi, you will need to specify a different port number.
Do you want to continue with the installation? (Y/N) [N]:
- Select:- Y and enter the port
Do you want to continue with the installation? (Y/N) [N]:y
Please enter ServerApi listen port: [8294]:8294
- Select the version:-
Versions available for ServerApi
1) 3.86.5.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2017-06
2) 3.88.0.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2017-08
3) 3.90.3.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2017-10
4) 3.90.6.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2018-01
5) 3.98.5.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2018-04
6) 3.102.0.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2018-05
7) 3.106.0.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2018-07
8) 3.112.3.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2018-10
9) 3.112.4.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2019-01
10) 3.114.9.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2019-04
11) 3.118.9.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2019-07
12) 3.120.2.0 Linux64 Development B-Pipe 2019-10 (64-bit)
13) 3.120.2.1 Linux64 ServerAPI 2019-10
0) Quit
Please enter version of ServerApi that you want to install:
- Select the latest:-
Please enter version of ServerApi that you want to install: 13
Downloading ServerApi components ...
- Enter other information:-
Enter the following information:
Country (e.g., USA):
State (e.g., NY):
City or Town (e.g., New York):
Company Name (e.g., Bloomberg L.P.):
Department Name (e.g., Equity Trading)
- Finished:-
Enter the following information:
Country (e.g., USA): USA
State (e.g., NY): NY
City or Town (e.g., New York): New York
Company Name (e.g., Bloomberg L.P.): My Firm
Department Name (e.g., Equity Trading): Futures Trading
Creating certificate ...
done.
Registering server ...
done.
done.
Call Bloomberg's Global Customer Support at +1 (212) 318-2000 and ask for the Global Installs desk. The Bloomberg representative will ask you to read your registration number over the phone four characters at a time.
Your registration key is:
123b-4567-1ab2-12c9-g66f-964e-h50b-fa48-c78t-a123
This key was also saved in regkey.txt in the ServerApi root directory.
ServerApi installation completed. Press ENTER to quit:
Note
Once the registration process is completed. EMSX Implementation team globally will assist with configuring the Server Side EMSX API with various execution destinations per client request.
Windows Environment¶
The following example is based on the windows environment.
- Run serverapi.exe
C:\temp>serverapiinstaller.exe
- You will see the following message
C:\temp>serverapiinstaller.exe
logging to C:\temp\install.2016102610.152444.log
Bloomberg ECD Installer for Windows (32-bit)
Version 3.2.2.0
Warning: This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of
it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted
to the maximum extent possible under law.
logging to C:\temp\install.2016102610.152444.log
Bloomberg ECD Installer for Windows (32-bit)
Version 3.2.2.0
Warning: This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of
it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted
to the maximum extent possible under law.
Would you like to continue? (Y/N):
- Type:- Y
Would you like to continue? (Y/N): y
Checking connectivity to Bloomberg ...
a) via Bloomberg Network to [ Hostname = 208.134.161.62 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = 208.134.161.158 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = 208.134.161.18 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = 208.134.161.179 Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
b) via the Internet to [ Hostname = api1.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = api2.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = api3.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = api4.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = api5.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = api6.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = api7.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
[ Hostname = api8.bloomberg.net Port = 8194 ] ...
Succeeded.
Which of the above routes will you use to connect to Bloomberg? (a/b):
- Select the appropriate network option (private vs. public/internet)
Which of the above routes will you use to connect to Bloomberg? (a/b): b
Bloomberg Network connectivity unavailable. Connecting via the Internet.
Select Product Class
1) blpddm Software that provides development access to distribute data locally or contribute data to Bloomberg.
2) ServerApi Provides access to Bloomberg real-time streaming and static data
0) Quit
Please enter selection:
- Select:- 2 for Server API
Please enter selection: 2
Installation path:
'C:\'
Use this path? (Y/N/Q):
- Select:- Y
Use this path? (Y/N/Q): y
Downloading latest installer ...
done.
logging to C:\temp\install.2016102610.152444.log
Beginning new install ...
Note
If the default port is already being used by a different service it may show the following message:
*** WARNING: Port conflict detected with other service.
The port of the Desktop will conflict with the ServerApi should installation proceed. If you still want to install
ServerApi, you will need to specify a different port number.
Do you want to continue with the installation? (Y/N) [N]:
- Select:- Y and enter the port
Do you want to continue with the installation? (Y/N) [N]:y
Please enter ServerApi listen port: [8294]:8294
- Select the version:-
Versions available for ServerApi
1) 3.46.6.0 Windows ServerAPI 2014-07
2) 3.48.8.1 Windows ServerAPI 2014-09
3) 3.48.9.1 Windows ServerAPI 2014-11
4) 3.50.7.1 Windows ServerAPI 2015-01
5) 3.56.4.1 Windows ServerAPI 2015-04
6) 3.60.0.1 Windows ServerAPI 2015-07
7) 3.64.5.1 Windows ServerAPI 2015-10
8) 3.70.0.1 Windows ServerAPI 2016-01
9) 3.72.2.1 Windows ServerAPI 2016-04
10) 3.82.3.1 Windows ServerAPI 2016-10
11) 3.46.6.0 Windows64 ServerAPI 2014-07
12) 3.48.8.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2014-09
13) 3.48.9.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2014-11
14) 3.50.7.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2015-01
15) 3.56.4.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2015-04
16) 3.60.0.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2015-07
17) 3.64.5.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2015-10
18) 3.70.0.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2016-01
19) 3.72.2.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2016-04
20) 3.82.3.1 Windows64 ServerAPI 2016-10
0) Quit
Please enter version of ServerApi that you want to install:
- Select the latest:-
Please enter version of ServerApi that you want to install: 20
Downloading ServerApi components ...
Enter other information:-
Enter the following information:
Country (e.g., USA): State (e.g., NY): City or Town (e.g., New York): Company Name (e.g., Bloomberg L.P.): Department Name (e.g., Equity Trading):
Finished:-
Enter the following information:
Country (e.g., USA): USA
State (e.g., NY): NY
City or Town (e.g., New York): New York
Company Name (e.g., Bloomberg L.P.): Bloomberg LP
Department Name (e.g., Equity Trading): EMSX
Creating certificate ...
done.
Registering server ...
done.
Do you want to install ServerApi as a Windows Service? (Y/N): y
Installing ServerApi as a windows Service...
service ServerApi configured for restart on first error
done
done.
*** Please reboot your computer for changes to take effect ***
Call Bloomberg's Global Customer Support at +1 (212) 318-2000 and ask for the
Global Installs desk. The Bloomberg representative will ask you to read your
registration number over the phone four characters at a time.
Your registration key is:
321c-5ad5-7fa8-2954-1930-abb0-b64c-ecaf-1505-64d4
Note
Once the registration process is completed. EMSX Implementation team globally will assist with configuring the Server Side EMSX API with various execution destinations per client request.