Getting started

Target the right OS

The framework can be installed on any Unix system or Windows. Note that you will need to expose online webhooks to connect to conversational platforms. If you don't have any and want to create a virtual machine, please follow the instructions below.

Note: If you simply need to test a BotBuilder chatbot, note that you can use the BotFramework Emulator that works locally.

Create a virtual machine

The VISEO Bot Maker has been tested with Ubuntu 14 on Azure, AWS, and Google.

1. Create an Account. Cloud Services required a Credit Card but offer free small VM.
2. Create a Virtual Machine matching requirement
3. Setup Firewall (open port 80, 443 and 1880)
4. Connect throught SSH

SSH Configuration

To install the framework in a preproduction/production environment you need SSH access to that environment. Any person who wishes to install the framework needs to provide his ssh public key to get that access. This tutorial describes steps to generate and install SSH keys.

Note: Windows users need to use Puttygen to generate their key pairs, and Putty to connect throught SSH.

Requierements

Using the VISEO Bot Framework does not required advanced coding skills, but the installation and maintenance may be difficult for a beginner. Please do not hesitate to ask for more documentation by posting an issue.

Installation

• Linux OS
• Windows OS
• Docker