Information you should know to avoid potential problems. Information you MUST know before continuing in order to avoid problems of a serious or catastrophic nature. Additional information provided, either in another part of this document, or from external sources (other documents, web sites, etc.). Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 3
Some of these decisions may require assistance from other departments in your organization, as well as being extremely difficult to change once installation has occurred. If you have any additional questions regarding installation, please contact KapLogic at (417) 485-2203 or support@kaplogic.com for assistance.
Page 4
Considerations for this type of installation are that the workstations will need to have network access to the database server, as well as be provided with any permissions needed to access the server and the database. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 5
Mode, and is therefore a necessary component. There are two different models of how License Server Mode can be set up on your network. Much like the models for the database covered previously, how this is installed can raise issues of availability. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 6
Aegis License Service. Additionally, all workstations need to be configured and have network access to the Aegis License Service on the server, as well as have any necessary permissions that may be needed to access the server. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 7
Mode, then the other option is Local HASP Mode. In this mode each workstation will have its own HASP key, and will be pointed to any additional servers or equipment via the network. This model is represented below: Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 8
Use of a Virtual Port Replicator with Aegis2 KapLogic supports connections from the server or workstation to hardware via a serial cable. If a virtual port replicator, such as Lantronix, is being used, it is the responsibility of the integrator to know how this feature is installed, configured, and interacts with Aegis2.
Page 9
Aegis2 Installation in Non-Default Locations Aegis2 and all components except the database default to the install location of C:\Program Files\KapLogic\Aegis2. If you wish to install these in another location, you will need to specify this during the install process (see Section 2, Step M).
Page 10
The user group located on each Aegis2 workstation must have Full Control access to the registry key called KapLogic. This is located at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KapLogic. It is likely a member of your IT staff will need to be present and have the appropriate permissions to configure this setting.
Page 11
Installing Aegis2 Components KapLogic does not support using Remote Desktop or similar programs to install, configure, modify, or delete Aegis2 and its components. The supported method is to make these changes logged into the computer directly, as doing so remotely is known to cause serious problems.
Page 12
Once you have given permission for the installation of the prerequisite files, the Aegis2 Installer will launch another installer for the prerequisite files, the PreReqs2 InstallShield Wizard. Several windows will open and configure the necessary installation files automatically, as shown below. These will close automatically when they are finished. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 13
Confirm installation by clicking the Install button, as shown below in the window on the left. The installation of the prerequisite files will occur automatically, as shown below in the window on the right. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 14
The prerequisite files are automatically installed in the default folder C:\Program Files\KapLogic\Aegis2. If you intend to install Aegis2 in a folder other this default one, you will need to move the prerequisite files from the default Aegis2 folder to the location of the new Aegis2 folder.
Page 15
The program will automatically install these in a folder located at C:\Program Files\Kaplogic\Aegis2. If you wish to install these files elsewhere, click the Change… button to designate a custom install location. Confirm your destination and click the Next >...
Page 16
(in which case, the other workstations will be configured to access this workstation for the database and/or additional services). If you are not installing Aegis2 in the default install location (C:\Program Files\KapLogic\Aegis2), do not select Database in the Custom Setup window.
Page 17
Click Finish to end, and any additional components that you have chosen to install will begin their installer programs automatically. If you have chosen not to install the database on this computer, skip to Step Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 18
If you are choosing the option of Upgrade an existing database, please contact KapLogic prior to going through with the upgrade to confirm this is the correct course of action. Important database information can be overwritten if this process is not done correctly.
Page 19
Microsoft SQL 2005 Express. When the process has completed, click Finish to exit the program. At this point, the installers for any drivers you have chosen will launch. Please refer to the documentation for those particular drivers to see the steps involved in their installation. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 20
Workstation License Count and the Registration Number. If you have not yet received a Registration Number, contact KapLogic at (417) 485-2203 or support@kaplogic.com to receive one. Once you have finished this, click Save to record this information. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 21
License Service is stopping (below, left) then starting again (below, right). Once the License Service has restarted, if you click the Status tab you should see the status indicated for the License Service as Running, as shown below. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 22
In the Management Console navigate the left- side tree view to Applications\Aegis and right-click on Aegis. Choose Properties from the menu that appears, as shown to the right. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Page 23
Finally, enter the location of the backup folder. KapLogic recommends using the location of the default folder for backups in SQL 2005 Express, as this provides the fewest problems insofar as accessibility and permissions.
Page 24
Once you click Restart, you should see a window appear tracking the Service as it shuts down and restarts, as shown to the right. Once this has completed, the Aegis Agent will have loaded the new settings for backups. Aegis2.2x Installation Manual...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Aegis2.2x and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers