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Like to try out new BIRT iServer but don't necessarily want to install just yet? Starting with version 11 sp1, you have the option to download BIRT iServer Evaluation Version as a zip file and start the server from a command line after unzipping the package to a convenient location.
The start up script automatically determines the path settings, sets up the pre-requisite components , create storage repository and optionally uploads sample reports. It then opens up a new command prompt window that serves as a console from which the server can be shut down and restarted. When you are finished with evaluation you can simply delete the folder to wipe your system clean.
The zip installer uses JDK that is already installed on your system and hence results in a smaller download size. Also since there is no installation involved, this approach allows for easy creation of stateless image for cloud deployment. Download this all new zip package and explore BIRT iServer platform for deploying, managing, securing, scheduling, running and distributing BIRT documents.

Ashwini Verma