Installation in distributed architecture typically installs all components on two or more servers: one server for the front end environment to collect data and manage remote devices and one server for the back end environment to process and save data.
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NOTA: RCS Console is installed with a separate procedure, on the same server or other remote computer.See "RCS Console installation "
The following is required before installing RCS server(s):
The full installation sequence is provided below:
Step | Action | Machine |
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Prepare that indicated in installation requirements. |
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2 |
Install Master Node. |
server in back end environment |
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Check installation logs. |
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Make sure Master Node services have started. |
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5 |
Install Collector and Network Controller. |
server in front end environment |
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Check installation logs. |
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Install RCS Console. |
server in back end environment or other computer |
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Setup the backup folder on the remote unit. |
server in back end environment |
To install Master Node on the server in back end environment:
Steps | Result |
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1. Insert the hardware key. |
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2. Insert the CD with the installation package. Run file RCS-version.exe in folder x:\setup: the first wizard window appears. 3. Click Next. |
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4. Select Master Node. 5. Click Next. |
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6. Enter the server name or IP address where the software is being installed and that will be indicated at RCS Console login (i.e.: RCSMasterNode). IMPORTANT: the name and IP address must be univocal. 7. Click Next. |
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8. Select the license file. 9. Click Next. |
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10. Enter the System administrator's password. 11. Click Next: when installation has completed, services are started and are ready to receive data and communicate with the RCS Console. |
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NOTE: if the server name or IP address needs to be changed after installation due to faults see "Editing Master Node settings".
To install Collector(s) and Network Controller(s) in front end environment:
Steps | Result |
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1. Insert the CD with the installation package. Run file RCS-version.exe in folder x:\setup: the first wizard window appears. 2. Click Next. |
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3. Select Collector and Network Controller. NOTE: the Carrier service is automatically installed with the Controller service. 4. Click Next. |
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5. Enter the system administrator password indicated in Master Node installation. 6. Click Next: installation is launched. |
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7. Enter the Master Node server name or IP address (i.e.: RCSMasterNode). 8. Click Install: when installation has completed, services start and attempt to communicate with Master Node. The server in back end environment is protected and any remote login is redirected |
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Make sure all RCS services are up and running. If services are not running, manually start them.
IMPORTANT: Collector only accepts connections if the Windows firewall is running.
If errors occur during installation, check logs and send them to support service if necessary.
To check all addresses, start the RCS Console, System section, Frontend: Collector addresses appear on the screen. See "Anonymizer installation and settings"
RCS can be uninstalled from the Windows Control Panel.
CAUTION: All saved data is lost when Master Node is uninstalled. For correct operations, backup data. See "Backup management".
NOTE: data will not be lost when other servers are uninstalled.
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