# 2 Installation

This chapter guides you through the installation process of SwitchKit.

In this section:

SwitchKit Supported Operating Environments

Downloading Or Upgrading System Software

SwitchKit Software Licensing

Installing SwitchKit on UNIX/LINUX

Installing SwitchKit on Windows®

Running SwitchKit Automatically at Startup on Windows®

SwitchKit Tray Icons on Windows®

Installing the CSA

Environment Variables Modify SwitchKit Default Behavior

Setting Environment Variables on Windows® XP

Setting Environment Variables on UNIX/LINUX

List of Environment Variables