Running a sedex-Client

The sedex-Client can be installed and operated in various ways:

1. as a standalone installation on a host
2. as a Docker container on a container platform

Since both installation methods offer the same functionality, the choice primarily depends on the technical and organizational requirements and preferences of the organization hosting the sedex-Client.

Standalone installation on a host

The sedex-Client is a Java-based application that can be installed on physical or virtual machines running various operating systems (including Windows, macOS, Linux, AIX, etc.) using an installer.

• Manual start and stop describes how to run the sedex-Client as a standalone application.
• Automatic start describes how to run the sedex-Client as a service/daemon.

Docker container on a container platform

sedex publishes the sedex-Client as an official container image on Docker Hub. The sedex-Client container can be run on a container platform such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc. Docker Image explains how to operate the sedex-Client.

Only one sedex-Client per participant

Regardless of the installation method (standalone or Docker container), the following must be observed:

Note

For each sedex participant (sedex ID), only one sedex-Client installation may be used (installed, running) at any given time. Using multiple sedex-Clients simultaneously can lead to message loss or malfunctions.
For details and configuration guidance, see section one instance only.