Windows Pre-Installation
This page details the pre-installation steps for Windows installations.
Before beginning, make sure you review the Windows Installation Overview, including:
Step 1: Review Supported Platforms
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Review InterSystems Supported Platforms before installing to make sure the technologies you intend on using are supported.
Step 2: Choose Your Windows User Account
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Use a defined Window domain administrator account.
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You can also use the default SYSTEM account, however this is not recommended.
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Review details on Windows User Accounts.
Step 3: Install a Web Server
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Enable Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). Make sure you also enable HTTP Redirection and WebSocket Protocol.
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Install another supported web server (you will have to manually configure this web server).
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Proceed with Microsoft IIS turned off (you will have to manually configure a web server).
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Some installations will fail unless IIS auto-configuration is successful or skipped. To skip auto-configuration, execute the installation file from the command line and specify the CSPSKIPIISCONFIG=1 flag. See Installing a Web Server for details.
Step 4: Install the VS Code ObjectScript Development Environment
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Install InterSystems ObjectScript extensions for Visual Studio CodeOpens in a new tab.
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This can be done before or after installing.
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The development environment enables you to connect to an instance and develop code in ObjectScript.
Step 5: Acquire a Kit
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Acquire an installation kit from the WRC kit download siteOpens in a new tab.
Step 6: Choose Your Installation Strategy
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Perform an Attended Installation using the Installer Wizard.
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Perform an Unattended Installation.
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Use an Installation Manifest.
