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- Ensuring any prerequisite components are installed.
- Unpacking the binary zip file into a directory.
- Configuring the web.config file which the correct database settings.
- Configuring where attachments will be stored.
- Creating an application pool in IIS for Enterprise Tester.
- Creating a new application for Enterprise Tester.
- Accessing Enterprise Tester for the first time, so that ET can automatically run the required database migrations to prepare the database for first use.
Advantages of Performing A Zip File Installation
- During upgrades it's easier to revert to the previous version just by backing up/restoring the application directory.
- The upgrade or downgrade process does not require any IIS settings to be changed.
Where can I get the Zip File from?
You can download the Manual installation files from the http://catchsoftware.com/support#DownloadCentre
What's in the Zip File?
When you unpack the zip file you will find a structure similar to this:
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Each time an upgrade is performed users must check the Upgrade text file and follow specific instructions relating to the release. |
Install prerequisites
Prior to installing please ensure you have the following installed:
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If you do not have a database, we recommend installing Sql Server Express 2012 r2 (http://www.microsoft.com/express/Database/)
Unzip the install files
Prior to installing Enterprise Tester you must unpack the zip file into a suitable directory.
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Data Folder – MySql Express database is found here
Web Folder – Application files are in this folder
changes.txt - readme file summarizing changes in each version of Enterprise Tester
install.txt – the document you are reading now
Configure the web.config database details
Follow the directions in the Configure web.config topic to setup your database connection information
Configuring an application pool
Before configuring an application pool for Enterprise Tester to use, you should give some thought to the application pools identity.
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At this point you may find it useful to configure the timeout/recycling settings for the application pool, a common complaint from customers is that the timeouts are too short by default in IIS, so changing these to longer values is advisable. |
Creating a new application for IIS
Next you will need to create a new application in IIS for Enterprise Tester.
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You are now ready to launch Enterprise Tester for the first time.
Launching Enterprise Tester for the first time
From a browser on the same server as Enterprise Tester, access the website - by default this will probably be: http://localhost/EnterpriseTester/
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