The FME Server installer provides three options for installation: express, engine and custom. These options are described below.
The express option installs all prerequisites, so you can immediately license and start working with FME Server. The express option is the easiest to get started with, and we recommend that you use this option unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.
This option allows you to install an FME Engine and configure it to use an FME Server Core you have deployed on another Server.
The custom option is more flexible. It allows you to select which prerequisites to install yourself and which should be installed automatically.
Both the Engine and Custom options are useful in the following scenarios:
Note: We recommend using the Default License Server provided with FME Server.
You have the option to use a separately installed License Server or have one installed by the FME Server Installer. The license request process is the same either way. However, if you want to use a separate License Server, you must install it prior to installing FME Server, or, if it is already installed and running, you must know its host name.
For more information, see Licensing.