Installing the DashBoard Server Software
This section includes instructions for installing the DashBoard Server on your system.
 
Creating a Backup of the Settings and Licensed Features
It is recommended to create a backup of your DashBoard client settings and license files before installing the DashBoard Server software.
Microsoft® Windows® DashBoard automatically uninstalls a previously installed version, but not your settings.
To create a back up your settings on a system running Microsoft® XP® or earlier, navigate to the metadata folder located at c:\Program Files\DashBoard Server and copy the folder contents to a new location.
If you are running Microsoft® Vista® or higher, the metadata folder is at: c:\DashBoard Server. Copy the folder to a new location.
Installing the DashBoard Server Software
Note that if you are running Microsoft Vista or higher, the DashBoard main folder is at: c:\DashBoard Server while previous Microsoft operating systems will install DashBoard to c:\Program Files\DashBoard Server.
Use the following procedure to install DashBoard Server on a computer running Microsoft Windows®:
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Verify that you are running DashBoard client software version 4.0 or higher on all workstations to be used in you facility with the DashBoard Server. Refer to the DashBoard Control System manual for instructions on upgrading your client software.
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If you are accessing the software from a CD, the Installation Wizard automatically runs. If the Wizard does not automatically run, you can also install the DashBoard Server software, navigate to your DVD/CD ROM drive in the Navigation Pane, so that the CD contents are displayed in the Main Window of Microsoft Windows® Explorer®.
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Launch DBServer1.0.0-setup.exe to begin installing the DashBoard Server onto your computer.
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This completes the procedure for installing DashBoard Server on a computer running Microsoft Windows®.
Uninstalling the DashBoard Server Software
Ensure to create a backup for your settings and licensed features as outlined the section “Creating a Backup of the Settings and Licensed Features” if you wish to retain your user data before removing DashBoard Server from your computer.
Important — If a user is logged into the DashBoard Server when you uninstall the DashBoard Server software, that DashBoard client will run in Unauthenticated mode.
To uninstall the DashBoard Server software:
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If you are using a computer running Microsoft® Windows®, use the Add/Remove Software program located in the Windows® Control Panel.
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Do not delete the DashBoard Server directory, instead run the Add/Remove Software program. Deleting the directory without running the Add/Remove Software program results in a number of dead registry and start menu items on your system. You can delete the directory to remove your user data after you run the Add/Remove Software program.