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Learn how to install the AppScan Central Platform and AppScan 360° Static Analysis.
AppScan Central Platform
The AppScan Central Platform is the foundation of HCL AppScan 360°.
Updating ASCP

Getting started
Welcome to the documentation for HCL AppScan 360°, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use this service.
Installation
Learn how to install the AppScan Central Platform and AppScan 360° Static Analysis.
- AppScan Central Platform
  The AppScan Central Platform is the foundation of HCL AppScan 360°.
  - System requirements
    System requirements and supported operating systems and languages for the AppScan Central Platform. Also learn about the supported browsers and minimum resolution for the service.
  - Installing ASCP
  - Using ASCP
  - Updating ASCP
  - Uninstalling ASCP
  - Troubleshooting
- AppScan 360° Static Analysis
  Static analysis has changed: what was once a security tool is now a core development application. That evolution called for an evolution in the technology. AppScan 360° Static Analysis (AppScan 360° SAST) is a micro-services based, Kubernetes-managed environment that provides static analysis scanning capability in AppScan 360°. AppScan Central Platform (ASCP) communicates with AppScan 360° Static Analysis to execute scans submitted by the end users.
Administration
Define users, applications, policies, and configure DevOps integrations.
Navigation
This section describes the items on the main AppScan 360° menu bar, with links to more detailed information.
Static analysis
Use static analysis (SAST) to scan for security vulnerabilities in web and desktop applications. Static analysis includes Intelligent Finding Analytics (IFA) and Intelligent Code Analytics (ICA).
Results
The Scans and Sessions page lists scans under the categories where you can view your scan results, including scan statistics. To view, rescan, or download reports, select a scan.
Reference
Some frequently asked questions, and information about integrating AppScan 360° into the product lifecycle (SDLC).

Updating the Central Platform

Upgrade to a new version

Follow these steps when an upgrade becomes available. The upgrade uses the file ascp.config, which contains your current configuration.

To update your version of AppScan 360°:

Download the new AppScan 360° installation package from the HCL License and Download Portal.
Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator and navigate to the AppScan 360° installation directory.
Stop AppScan 360° by running:
```
.\stop.ps1
```

Extract the package by running the command line:

[AppScan360 installer].exe -o"[c:[destination]" -y

Run the following command to upgrade AppScan 360°:
```
.\installer.ps1 -reconfigure
```
This step may take a few minutes. When it's complete you receive confirmation that the AppScan 360° update is installed and ready to use.

Configuration changes

Follow this process if you need to modify your configuration after installation. For example, to change the SMTP user credentials.

Open ascp.config.
Refer to the table in Installing the AppScan Central Platform to make your changes.
Save the file.
Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator and navigate to the AppScan 360° installation directory.
Run the following command to apply the changes:
```
.\installer.ps1 -reconfigure
```
This step may take a few minutes.