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Building an evaluation environment using Docker

Overview​

Build a TimeTracker NX environment using a technology called "Docker".

  • You can easily start TimeTracker NX and use each function of TimeTracker NX.
  • You can use TimeTracker NX without using Windows Server OS, so you can keep costs down.

Normally, you would need to enter multiple commands into the command prompt, but we've made it easy to set up the environment by running a batch file.

If you are interested, please apply through the "TimeTracker NX Trial/Evaluation Version Application Form" (https://timetracker.denso-create.jp/evaluation-version).

For usage precautions, please refer to "Precautions when using Docker" (#notice).

How to set up the environment​

We will guide you through the steps to be taken in the following conditions.

  • Install: Build the environment for the first time
  • Start TimeTracker NX: Start TimeTracker NX after installation (restart your PC, etc.)
  • Uninstall: End the evaluation and return to the state before installation.

The batch script to be used can be obtained from the email sent by support after applying for the evaluation.
Unzip the downloaded file and store it in a folder that does not have a Japanese name in the path.
Example) C:\work/docker, etc.

Please perform the steps described below on a PC with administrator privileges.

Installation​

Here, we will introduce the steps to build the TimeTracker NX evaluation version.

  1. Enable "Windows Subsystem for Linux" from Windows "Programs and Features".
    Specifically, open the following screen from the Control Panel, check ②, and click "OK".

    When you click "OK", a dialog box to restart your PC will be displayed. Please restart your PC as is.

  2. Run "01_install.bat" directly under the folder.

    • If the following dialog box appears during processing, click "Yes".

    • Clicking this will start the environment setup as shown below.

  3. When the process in 1 is completed, the prompt will be as follows.
    Press Enter and restart the system.

  4. After restarting, run "01_install.bat" again.

    This process does not restart the PC.

If the prompt is displayed as shown below, the installation is complete.

Do not close the above prompt. Closing the prompt will also stop TimeTracker NX.

If you close it, please start it by following the procedure in "Starting TimeTracker NX" (#restart).

Access the following URL to start TimeTracker NX. 

http://localhost
  • Follow the procedure on the following page to perform the setup process.
  • Please refer to "Notes on using Docker" (#notice) before use.
  • You can also access it from other PCs. Replace "localhost" above with the PC name to access it.
    Please set up security such as a firewall in advance so that it can be accessed from external PCs.

State after installation​

  • Database: "TimeTrackerNX" and the following connection users are created.
    • User name: timetrackernx_user
    • Password: DbManager///

Starting TimeTracker NX​

If you restart your PC or close the command prompt after installation,
run "02_restart.bat" directly under the folder. Access the following URL to start TimeTracker NX. 

http://localhost

Uninstallation​

If you want to return to the state before installation, such as when you have finished evaluating TimeTracker NX,
run ``03_uninstall.bat'' directly under the folder.

  • If the above process fails, start up PowerShell and run the following two commands in order.
    1. wsl --shutdown
    2. wsl --unregister ubuntu
  • If you want to build the environment again, perform ``Install''.

How to obtain optional products​

If you would like to use the following optional products provided by TimeTracker NX, please refer to the link below.

We will send you an email with the password required for DL to inform you of the evaluation version.
ToolsOverviewLink to detailed explanationInstaller
Excel integration add-inReflects the TimeTracker NX WBS in Excel in both directions.What you can do with the Excel integration add-in■
TimeTracker DesktopA desktop app that provides a variety of functions, including tallying and notifying you.TimeTracker Desktop■

Precautions when using Docker​

The following restrictions apply compared to when building an environment with Windows Server OS.

  • The PC on which Docker is installed must meet at least the following requirements.
    • Memory: 8GB or more
    • Network: Must be accessible from the PC of the user to be evaluated.
  • The following functions cannot be used.
    1. The functions described in "Restrictions on functions provided by TimeTracker NX" (https://docs.timetracker.jp/setup/docs/install-linux/notice#function)
    2. Importing calendars from the following apps
      • Microsoft 365 Outlook Calendar
      • Google Calendar
    3. Copying and pasting items
      • This applies when pasting into another tab in the browser.
      • There is no problem when pasting within the same tab.
    4. Pasting WBS defined in Excel
  • Data created in evaluation cannot be migrated to TimeTracker NX built on Windows Server OS.
If you want to build an environment without the above restrictions.

Prepare a Windows Server OS and use the dedicated installer to build a TimeTracker NX environment.

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