User guide

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-1

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VMS INSTALLATION

General

The Vipersat Management System software should be installed on a high-

performance, industry-standard computer running the Microsoft Windows

Server 2003 or later operating system.

For specifications for the minimum recommended VMS hardware configura-

tion, please refer to the VMS Release Notes for the version of software that will

be installed. Both Server and Client configurations are provided.

The VMS software is installed using an Installation Wizard. Depending on the

desired setup, installation can be performed with the full set of files (both client

and server), client-only files, or server-only files. The Wizard guides the

installer through the installation process and provides all necessary information

to complete typical, compact, and custom installations.

The same procedure for installation of the VMS on a server is used for both

standalone and redundant configurations.

Caution: Installing VMS on non-recommended hardware or operating system

will void the support warranty. Also, VMS must be installed on a

dedicated server to retain support warranty.

Caution: The Automatic Updates function in Microsoft Windows must be

properly set to avoid possible disruption of the VMS and the Vipersat

network. Please see information below.