Ektron CMS400.NET Setup Manual

NOTE
NOTE
Deploying with MS Application Center
The more differences between the two machines (for example, RAM, speed,
brand, etc.), the greater the chance problems may occur.
2. Install Windows 2000+ (or higher) Server operating system on
both machines.
3. Enable IIS on both servers.
4. Install MS-SQL server on both servers.
Be sure the security is configured properly by using either Windows or SQL
Server authentication. Refer to your MS-SQL documentation for more information.
5. Install Microsoft Application Center on both servers.
Once the prerequisites are met, you can configure staging and
production servers to deploy Ektron CMS400.NET.
Deployment Model Configuration
Configuration Overview
The following section explains the steps required to successfully
configure your servers for Ektron CMS400.NET deployment.
Here is an overview of the steps for configuring deployment.
1. Install Ektron CMS400.NET on the staging server.
2. Set up a MS-SQL database for Ektron CMS400.NET.
3. Configure Application Center on the staging server.
4. Configure Application Center on the production server.
5. Deploy the Files.
6. Configure MS-SQL databases.
7. Synchronize the Databases.
Installing Ektron CMS400.NET on the Staging Server
First, install Ektron CMS400.NET on the staging server. (For more
information, see ”Installing Ektron CMS400.NET” on page 40.)
During the installation, you are given the option of creating an MS-
SQL database.
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