Installation Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of installing the MSDN platform. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth setup.

Prerequisites

To successfully install and run the MSDN platform, your system should meet the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, or a modern Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 34+).
• Processor: 2 GHz dual-core processor or better.
• RAM: Minimum 8 GB RAM. 16 GB recommended for complex projects.
• Storage: At least 10 GB of free disk space.
• Internet Connection: Required for initial download and for accessing certain online features.

Downloading the Software

You can download the MSDN installer from our official download center. Ensure you are downloading from a trusted source to avoid security risks.

1. Visit the MSDN Downloads Page.
2. Select the appropriate installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
3. Click the "Download" button and save the file to a convenient location on your computer.

The installer files are typically in the form of .exe (Windows), .dmg (macOS), or .tar.gz (Linux).

Installation (Windows)

Follow these steps to install MSDN on your Windows machine:

1. Locate the downloaded installer file (e.g., msdn_installer_win_x64.exe).
2. Double-click the installer to launch it.
3. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click "Yes" to allow the installer to make changes.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard. You will be asked to accept the license agreement, choose an installation directory, and select components to install.
5. Click "Install" to begin the installation process.
6. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish".

Installation (macOS)

To install MSDN on macOS:

1. Open the downloaded disk image file (e.g., msdn_installer_mac.dmg).
2. A window will appear showing the MSDN application icon and a shortcut to your Applications folder.
3. Drag the MSDN icon to the Applications folder.
4. Close the disk image window and eject the disk image.
5. You can now launch MSDN from your Applications folder.

On the first launch, macOS may ask for your permission to open an application downloaded from the internet. Click "Open".

Installation (Linux)

For Linux users, the installation typically involves extracting a compressed archive:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the installer archive (e.g., msdn_installer_linux_x64.tar.gz).
3. Extract the archive using the following command:

   tar -xzf msdn_installer_linux_x64.tar.gz

4. This will create a directory named msdn_linux (or similar). Navigate into this directory:

   cd msdn_linux

5. Run the installation script:

   ./install.sh

6. Follow any on-screen prompts. You may need to provide administrator privileges (using sudo) for certain operations.

After installation, you may find a desktop shortcut or be able to launch MSDN from your application menu.

Verifying the Installation

Once the installation is complete, it's essential to verify that everything is working correctly.

1. Launch the MSDN application from your desktop or application menu.
2. The main interface should appear without any errors.
3. Try creating a new project or opening a sample file to ensure core functionalities are operational.
4. Check the version information (usually found in the "Help" or "About" menu) to confirm you have the latest build.