For trouble-free installation and operation of PlateSpin Protect, you should familiarize with system requirements and take time to plan your installation.
PlateSpin Server hosts must meet the system requirements in Table 1-1:
Table 1-1 PlateSpin Server Host Requirements
Requirement |
Details |
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Operating System |
For new installations, PlateSpin Protect supports any of the following operating systems, running on dedicated hardware or in a virtual machine:
NOTE:You must activate your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Protect. |
Processor |
Minimum 1 GHz Recommended: multi-core, 2 GHz or higher |
Memory (RAM) |
Minimum 4 GB |
Disk Space |
Minimum 15 GB NOTE:Over time, space consumption will increase. |
Database Server |
A dedicated Microsoft SQL Server database instance, running one of the following supported versions of SQL Server:
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Software Prerequisites |
You must install the following components on the Windows server where you will install PlateSpin Protect:
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National Language Support |
In addition to the English language, PlateSpin Protect provides National Language Support (NLS) for installation and use on machines configured for the Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French, German, and Japanese languages. To use the PlateSpin Protect Web Interface and integrated help in one of these languages, see Configuring Language Settings for International Versions of PlateSpin Protect. Localized online documentation is available in these languages, as well as in Spanish. |
Follow the installation guidelines in Table 1-2 for trouble-free installation and operation of PlateSpin Protect.
Table 1-2 Pre-Installation Checklist
Guideline |
Remarks |
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Dedicated Host |
Install PlateSpin Protect on a dedicated physical machine or virtual machine. See also Colocation. |
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Credentials |
Perform all installation procedures using an account with administrative privileges. Use the built-in Administrator account. |
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IP Address |
Assign a static IP address to the PlateSpin Server host. |
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Colocation |
Do not colocate the PlateSpin Server with:
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Database |
The Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express Edition that is included with PlateSpin Protect Server cannot be installed on a domain controller, in accordance with Microsoft Developer Network recommendations. If you intend to use your existing Microsoft SQL Server database server (instead of the Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express Edition included in your software distribution), ensure that your system uses a supported version of SQL Server. During the PlateSpin Protect software installation, you need to know the server name and name of the database instance. For more information about SQL Server settings and the firewall settings required for using a remote database server, see Section 1.3.2, Installing the Database Server. |
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UAC |
Disable the User Account Control (UAC) during the installation, removal, or upgrade. |
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Installation Workflow |
Install the prerequisite software in the indicated order. Below is a high-level workflow for a typical PlateSpin Protect installation:
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