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Version: v23.0

Windows Installation Quick Start Guide

Introduction​

This quick start guide describes how to install DxEnterprise on a Windows server. Using this guide, the user will install DxEnterprise dependencies and software, then join a second server (member) into a cluster.

Prerequisites​

  • A physical or virtual machine running a supported Windows operating system. A second machine is required for joining two members into a cluster. For information about supported operating systems, view the DxEnterprise Admin Guide.

  • A valid DxEnterprise license. A fully featured Developer Edition is available free for non-production use. To purchase DxEnterprise software for production workloads, visit the DH2i Store.

  • Ensure the server hostname is set and unique.

  • Set host resolution for all servers (members) that will be participating in the cluster by adding their entries to the hosts file located at %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.

Installation​

This section covers preparing the member and installing DxEnterprise.

Update Server and Install Dependencies​

  1. Ensure the VM is up-to-date using Windows Update or sconfig.

  2. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 if it is not already installed.

Install DxEnterprise​

  1. Copy the DxEnterprise .msi to the server.

  2. Double-click the DxEnterprise setup program.

  3. A welcome screen will be displayed. Click Next to continue with the installation.

    Welcome screen

  4. Select I accept... to accept the software license agreement and click Next to continue.

    DxEnterprise EULA

  5. OPTIONAL: In the Destination Folder window, select an installation folder for DxEnterprise.

    Change the installation folder

  6. Select Next.

  7. In the Ready to Install window, select Install.

    Ready to install

  8. Select Finish to complete the installation.

    Finish the DxEnterprise installation

Configure DxEnterprise Using DxConfiguration Manager​

DxConfiguration Manager is a client tool used to configure first-time DxEnterprise installations on Windows. After the configuration is completed, administrators can use DxEnterprise’s management UI, DxAdmin, for cluster management. See the DxConfiguration Manager Admin Guide for more information.

Next Steps​

Additional Information​