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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NOTE: RCS Console will be installed with a separate procedure on either the same server or other remote computer.
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 |
3 |
Check installation logs. |
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4 |
Make sure Master Node services have started. |
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5 |
Installing the first Collector. |
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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Insert the hardware key. |
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Insert the CD with the installation package. Run file Click Next. |
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Select Master Node. Click Next. |
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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. Click Next. |
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Select the license file. Click Next. |
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Enter the System administrator's password. 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
To install several Collectors in front end environment:
Steps | Result |
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Insert the CD with the installation package. Run file Click Next. |
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Select Collector. NOTE: all Collector services are automatically installed. Click Next. |
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Enter the system administrator password indicated in Master Node installation. Click Next: installation is launched. |
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Enter the Master Node server name or IP address (i.e.: RCSMasterNode). 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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To check all addresses, start the RCS Console, System section, Frontend: Collector addresses appear on the screen.
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.
NOTE: data will not be lost when other servers are uninstalled.