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This page will guide you through the process to install MOTAR locally for testing and demonstration purposes.

Launching MOTAR QuickStart

MOTAR QuickStart runs the same regardless of your system, with some minor differences for Windows.

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  • Unpack the zip file, if applicable

  • Right Click the MOTAR_QuickStart.exe file and select "Run as Administrator"

  • You may be prompted to allow the Installer to run. Select YES

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  • Open Terminal and run the following command:

*replace "/Downloads/" with the directory where you downloaded the installer.


Using MOTAR QuickStart

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Installer Utility Note

The MOTAR Installer is a persistent utility. Retain the executable file to manage your instance, including starting, stopping, updating, or removing the platform.

Install MOTAR

  • Select Install MOTAR

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WARNING

  • During installation several Command/Terminal windows may open, do not close these windows. They will close automatically.

  • When the Installer is finished (indicated by the ), you can open your MOTAR page by clicking "Open MOTAR"

  • Your default browser will open and the MOTAR configuration page will be shown.

  • Enter your details and upload your Discovery license.

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The user/password you create here will be your admin for your MOTAR test instance, keep it handy!

Finalize MOTAR Setup

Fill out the information on the set up screen including a user name and password. Save this as it will be your first administrator user on the platform.

Congratulations!

Your MOTAR Instance is now ready to add test content!

Using the MOTAR demo content? Follow our guide here: MOTAR Tutorials

Adding your own content? See our guides here: ADDITIOINAL FEATURES

Issues?

See Troubleshooting


Additional Features

Update MOTAR

Updating MOTAR is a simple process requiring only two clicks.

Click "Stop MOTAR" to stop the instance.

Click "Update MOTAR" to update your instance to the latest version (if available).

MOTAR will automatically start back up after the update is complete.


Remove MOTAR

Removing MOTAR is a simple button click.

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Don't Lost Your Data!

To remove MOTAR from your local system, simply launch the installer and click "Remove MOTAR"

  • Confirm "Yes" to the popup

  • All files will be removed and the system will be restored to the original state.


Start/Stop Containers

You can start and stop your MOTAR instance without affecting your test data or assets. If you need to stop MOTAR or just want to spin it down between tests, simply click on the Stop button. MOTAR will be stopped with no loss of data.

Ready to start testing again? Simply run the QuickStart installer and click Start. MOTAR will startup after a few moments and you can continue the demo.


Open MOTAR

Click the "Open MOTAR" button to launch the MOTAR webpage in your default browser.


Troubleshooting

A small guide of solutions to common errors you may encounter during installation.

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  • MOTAR Installer requires Admin privleges to run, select NO if prompted

Windows

  • Close the installer and restart as Admin (right click on the installer file and select "Run as Administrator").

Mac/Linux

  • Close the installer and restart using "sudo"

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MOTAR requires Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to be installed on the computer. You can learn about WSL from the official Microsoft site: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/aboutarrow-up-right

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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a Microsoft feature that allows developers and users to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on Windows. It lets you install and run Linux command-line tools, utilities, and applications without needing a separate virtual machine or dual-boot setup.

During the initial run, the installer will check your system for WSL, if not found, you will see the following message:

To install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux):

  • Open a new PowerShell window as ADMIN

  • Type:

  • Ubuntu WSL will install on your machine.

  • You will be prompted by the installer to create a username/password. The WSL installer will default to your Windows username. Make note of your username and password, you'll need this to remove MOTAR later!

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  • Once WSL is installed on your machine, rerun the MOTAR Installer.

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