Getting started with DHIS 2

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Table of Contents

2.1. Getting started with DHIS2
2.1.1. Downloading and installing the desktop version
2.1.2. Downloading and installing the server version
2.1.3. Starting the DHIS2 Live package
2.2. Logging on to DHIS2
2.3. Creating new users and roles
2.3.1. Open User Menu
2.3.2. Define a new role
2.3.3. Add New User
2.4. Logging off of DHIS2

2.1. Getting started with DHIS2

After reading this chapter you will be able to understand:

  • Start DHIS 2 from the desktop

  • How to log-in from the desktop

  • Create new users and user roles

2.1.1. Downloading and installing the desktop version

The easiest way to get started with the application is to download the DHIS2 Live package. This version of the application comes prepackaged, and requires on a single download. You can get the latest version here.

2.1.2. Downloading and installing the server version

As described in the previous module, DHIS2 functions both as a desktop application, as well as a web-enabled client-server application. For larger, production installations with many users and large volumes of data (for instance as a national level server) it is recommended to install the server version. The latest version of the application can be found here. A separate guide describing the installation and setup of the server version can be found is also available.

2.1.3. Starting the DHIS2 Live package

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