Preparing the Installation
Before the application can be installed on a server, some preparations are needed:
1.The server machine has to meet the system requirements described within the chapter Requirements.
2.A Windows User with sufficient rights for installations has to be logged in.
3.Close all dispensable applications during the setup routine execution.
4.Ensure that the machine contains all necessary prerequisite software as mentioned in chapter Prerequisite Software.
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Be aware: If no other configuration has been made, RayPack Studio Installer is using port 23624 by default. Please ensure, that this port is not blocked by a firewall. |
Installing PackBench
Launch the PackBench setup with a double-click on the MSI file and wait for the Welcome screen to be prepared.
Click Next > to proceed.
In order to be allowed to install PackBench, the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT has to be accepted. To do so, select the upper radio button and click Next > to proceed.
Please choose the destination folder and the root directory for projects by either keeping the suggested default or clicking on the Change... button to select another target directory.
If a custom destination folder has to be defined, the dialog displayed above has to be used. Please use the icons to navigate to the desired installation directory or to create a new one where necessary. As soon as the right target is defined, click OK to return to the Destination Folder screen. It will be updated to display the custom destination recently selected.
On the Destination Folder screen click Next > to proceed.
The Setup Type screen is displayed presenting the three options available for PackBench installations:
•Standalone
•Client
•Server
Press Next > to continue. The content of the upcoming step depends on the selected setup type.
Connection Configuration Server screen
The port of the server is specified on this page. Before continuing with the next step ensure that the port is accessible.
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WARNING Ensure that the machine is accessible and that the given port is not blocked by a firewall software! |
Click on the Next > button to proceed.
Select SQL database installation type screen
The type of the database configuration is chosen in this screen. There are three options available:
•Database with a sample data (default): If this option is chosen, a new database will be created. The database will already contain some sample data. As already indicated, this is the default option.
•Blank database: If this option is chosen, an empty database will be created.
•Do not configure: If this option is chosen, no database will be configured. Continue with the Ready to Install Program screen.
Select the desired option and click on the Next > button to proceed.
SQL Server Configuration Screen
In the SQL Server Configuration screen the SQL server connection credentials will be set up.
•Server name:: The SQL server needs to be defined. Please specify the server together with the instance (if an instance is required). The server can be specified either by its name or by its IP address. The SQL server must exist and must have a user which can create a database and has read and write access to the newly created database.
•Database name: Define the name of the database which will be used by PackBench. When clicking on the Browse... button a window will open which shows databases which are already configured at the server.
Select one of these databases and click on the OK button to use an already existing database.
•Connect using: The authentication method which is used for PackBench is defined here. There are two options available:
•Windows authentication credentials of current user: If this is chosen, the Windows authentication of the current user will be used for login.
•SQL Server Authentication: If this is chosen, enter an user name for an user of the SQL database into the User Name field and its corresponding password into the Password field.
Click Next > to proceed.
Ready to Install the Program screen
All required settings and properties are defined and PackBench is ready to be installed. Click Install to start the process.
A progress indication dialog is displayed as long as the installation steps are executed.
Whilst the installation is executed, Windows may present a User Account Control message like the one shown below:
Enter the credentials of the administrative account and click Yes to perform the installation.
As soon as all required measures are done, the Install Completed dialog is presented. Activate the Launch PackBench checkbox to immediately launch PackBench.
Click Finish to exit the setup.
If the Launch PackBench option has been activated, the application is loaded immediately. During the software launch, another Windows User Account Control message may be displayed.
Please click Yes to proceed if this message occurs.