# Getting Started

The following sections introduce you to the first few actions as a new user of SID-Refresh.

### General Prerequisites <a href="#gettingstarted-generalprerequisites" id="gettingstarted-generalprerequisites"></a>

* Should be run as **\<sid> adm** account.
* Requires Java Runtime Environment **(JRE) version 1.8 or higher**.
* Requires SID-Refresh license file **SIDREFRESH.LIC** in the directory with the **SIDRefresh.jar** file for Linux/Unix or the SIDRefresh.jar file for Windows systems.
* SID-Refresh can be on Linux/Unix/Windows.
* SID-Refresh can be run using GUI or the terminal console.
* It is strictly recommended to use the **R3trans version** with timestamp **24.03.17 or newer**.

### Initial Setup <a href="#gettingstarted-initialsetup" id="gettingstarted-initialsetup"></a>

1\. Download SID-Refresh [here](https://www.itconductor.com/download-sid-refresh-tool).

2\. Log in to the source system using an **\<sid> adm** account.

3\. Copy/Paste the **SIDRefresh.jar** (For Linux/Unix) or **SIDRefresh.exe** file (for Windows system) and the **SIDREFRESH.LIC** license file in the same directory.

4\. Verify if the Java version installed in the system met the minimum requirement as stated in the General Prerequisites.

* For Linux/Unix, run the following command in a terminal:&#x20;
  * **java -version**
* For Windows, run the following command in the command prompt:
  * **java -version**

5\. Verify if the x terminal is working and if necessary, adjust the DISPLAY environment variable because it is required to run the X11 server.

6\. Verify if the R3Trans path is within the SID adm directory and if you can execute a test connect.

* For Linux/Unix, run the following command in a terminal:
  * **R3trans -x**
* For Windows, run the following command in the command prompt:
  * **R3trans.exe -x**

### Installing and Updating Licenses <a href="#gettingstarted-installingandupdatinglicenses" id="gettingstarted-installingandupdatinglicenses"></a>

* You will receive an email with the license key file attached.
* If you need to renew or replace the key, please [open a support ticket](https://www.itconductor.com/support) or email us at <support@itconductor.com>.
* Copy the license key file **SIDREFRESH.LIC** to the SID-Refresh home directory where the **SIDRefresh.jar** is located.

### More Information <a href="#gettingstarted-moreinformation" id="gettingstarted-moreinformation"></a>

* To start administering system refresh with SID-Refresh, you may proceed to [Documentation](https://docs.itconductor.com/user-guide/sid-refresh/documentation).
* To troubleshoot issues encountered, you may proceed to [Troubleshooting Guide](https://docs.itconductor.com/user-guide/sid-refresh/troubleshooting).
* For a more detailed guide, you may download the [SID-Refresh Guide](https://1076048841-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FXhp08OmU8050PePmMgDt%2Fuploads%2FHrtCjUhjOqlsJgxhrvko%2F2989096961?alt=media).