Install SOS Collab Servers and MSDE

Install the SOS Collab Servers and MSDE - Typical Setup

Use this installation package: sos_collab_servers_ msde.exe

This is a 70MB package that installs the SOS Collab Servers and an MSDE database. If you are downloading the installer, select the option "Save this program to disk," and save it to the C:\_SOS or other folder on your hard drive which has a short path. If you have an SOS Collab CD with the installer, you can run the setup directly from the CD-ROM drive. The MSDE installation requires a short command line in order to successfully install.

The SOS Collab Server installer will download as a self-extracting archive or run from CD. Installation of SOS Collab with MSDE is a lengthy process and may take up to 25 minutes.

If the uninstall program detects an existing SOS Collab installation this dialog will be presented:

Proceed with uninstall instructions before reinstalling the program.

Run the Installation Program

License Agreement

To continue with the SOS Collab with MSDE installation program you must accept the license agreement for SourceOffSite Collaborative Edition 1.1.2. Read the agreement, and click Yes to proceed.

Microsoft Visual SourceSafe License Reminder

If you are using SOS Collab to access a SourceSafe database, you must be a legally licensed user of Microsoft Visual SourceSafe. A Microsoft Visual SourceSafe License Reminder dialog will be presented. Click Yes if you are either a legally licensed SourceSafe user or if you will not be using SOS Collab to access a SourceSafe database.

Choose Destination Location

By default, the SOS Collab Servers will be installed in C:\Program Files\SourceOffSite Collab Servers. To choose a different folder, click Browse. Select the desired folder and click OK.

Setup type

Typical
For first time installations, we recommend the Typical Setup, which installs the default configuration. These default settings can be changed later with the SOS Server Manager.

(Please Note: The default port for the SOS Collab Web Server is port 80. If the server machine is running IIS on port 80, after installation use the Server Manager to change the port number for the SOS Collab Web Server to a port not being used by another application.)

Custom
Advanced SOS Collab users may wish to use the Custom Setup to configure the SOS Collab system during installation.

Select Program Folder

The Setup program will add program icons to the SourceOffSite Collaborative Edition folder. You can choose the default SourceOffSite Collaborative Edition folder, type a new folder name, or select an existing folder. After selecting, click Next.

Compatible Data Engine Found

If the Compatible Data Engine Found screen appears, Setup has detected an existing MS SQL Server or MSDE installation on your machine. Proceed with installation using the sos_collab_servers_no_ msde instructions.

Choose Microsoft Data Engine Destination

By default, the Microsoft Data Engine will be installed in C:\MSSQL7. To choose a different folder, click Browse. Select the desired folder and click OK.

The Setup will calculate whether you have enough disk space (77MB) to install MSDE.

Database System Administrator's Password

Create a password for the database system. Type the password again to verify it. MSDE uses this password to control which applications have access to MSDE data.

SourceOffSite Collab Servers Administrator Information

Password -- Create a password that will be used by the SOS Collab System Admin.
Admin E-mail -- Enter the email account of the person who will be the SOS Collab System Admin. The System Admin can choose to receive system notifications just like any other user.

Primary Server Service Setting

If the VSS database is on the same machine as the SOS Collab Primary Server, select the log on as the Local System account.

Select Use a Domain User Account if the VSS database is on another machine on same LAN as the SOS Collab Primary Server. The SOS Collab installer will authenticate the user account on the domain.

Server SMTP Configuration

SMTP Server
The SOS Collab system sends email notifications to users about bug events and discussion messages. Enter the name of the SMTP Server that will be used by SOS Collab.

From Address
Enter the address that will appear on the email notifications from the SOS Collab system. An email address must be configured here with the proper format, i.e. name@company.com. However, this does not have to be an actual working email address.

Review Install Information

The Review Install screen shows the information you have provided during the Server Setup, along with the SOS Collab system default settings.

You can change information you have added during the Server Setup by selecting the Back button. System default settings can be changed after installation by using the SOS Collab Server Manger.

Setup Status

Setup installs certain components and creates SSL certificates.

Installing Data Components/Microsoft Data Engine

During the MSDE installation process, Setup will install the Microsoft Data Engine, stop MSDE, and upgrade MSDE with Service Pack 3. You will see these dialogs on the screen. Installing MSDE is a lengthy process, up to 25 minutes. Your cursor may change from an hourglass to a pointer, and then back.

Do not exit or close the installer window during this time, as it will stop the installation process.

Creation of Database Tables

The installation of MSDE also creates database tables (schema).

Installation Complete

Once the Server installation is complete, click Finish.

(Please Note: If the services tried to start and failed, a computer reboot is required. If you are presented with a dialog to restart your computer, do so at this time.)

Verify Files Are in Selected Folder

After the installation is completed, assuming that default installation location was accepted, the SOS Collab Servers will be found in C:\Program Files\SourceGear\SourceOffSite Collab Servers.

The notable files installed in that folder are:

sosce_server.exe -- Primary Server program
sosce_web.exe -- Web Server program
sosce_config.xml -- Server configuration file
sosce_svrmgr.exe -- Server Manager (GUI tool) for configuring and managing the Servers

If you wish to change any of the installed settings, use the SOS Collab Server Manager.

Delete Installation Files

After successful installation, delete the installation files in C:\_SOS. This will free up 110 MB of space on your hard drive

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