Summary
This article describes the process to install InfoBurst builds 240 and earlier.
Requirements
- Ensure Platform Requirements are fulfilled
- Download the InfoBurst install file to the server
- Install the current build. Patches can only be issued for the current build.
Installation
- Right-click the installation file and select Run as administrator (if applicable)
- Select Next on Welcome screen
- Select I accept the terms of the License Agreement then select Next
- Select Next to install in default folder. Select Change to install in directory other than default, then select Next.
- Select Install
Windows protected your PC
Based on Windows security, some environments may display message Windows protected your PC. Select More info then Run anyway to start the installation.
Post-Installation
Service Account
- Open the Windows Services panel
- Stop the InfoBurst Platform Server service
- Double-click to open service properties
- Select the Log On tab
- Apply a service account
- Service account must be member of the local Administrators group and be a member of the domain with Modify access on destination share folders.
- Start the InfoBurst Platform service
Repository Setup
- Open a command prompt (Run as administrator)
- Change directory to the InfoBurst application root folder (default = C:\Program Files (x86)\InfoSol\InfoBurstPlatform)
- Enter CreateRrepo
- Enter number corresponding to your database type
SQL Server
- DB User: Enter database username
- Leave username and password blank to use Windows Authentication to SQL Server. The Windows account assigned to run the InfoBurst Platform service will be used.
- DB Password: Enter database password
- Database Server: Enter a Database Connection String
- Catalog: Enter database name
- Enter Yes to create repository
- Re-start the InfoBurstPlatform service
Oracle
- DB User: Enter database username
- DB Password: Enter database password
- Database Server: Enter a Database Connection String
- Enter Yes to create repository
- Re-start the InfoBurstPlatform service
SQL Lite
SQL Lite should only be used for testing purposes and is not recommend for production use.
- Database Name: Enter a database name (or use default InfoBurstEnterprise)
- Enter Yes to create repository
- Re-start the InfoBurstPlatform service
Apply License Key
The Server IID file required to obtain a key can only be generated after installation is complete. The server will function for 30 days without a key. Apply a key as soon as possible after installation. See License Management for licensing instructions.
Log In
- Browse to http://<SERVER>:8554
- Enter default credentials (Username: admin, Password: admin)
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