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Overview
Framework Version 8.0 saw the introduction of the Entitlement system to manage licensing. To be able to use this you need to install Internet Information Services on a machine that is within the network used by Framework.
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Enabling IIS on Windows Server
In Server Manager click on 'Add roles and features'
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Enable the below Features.
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Enabling IIS on Windows Desktop
You need to ensure that Internet Information Services is enabled. Go to Start->Run type inetmgr and press OK. If you get an IIS configuration screen it is installed, otherwise you will get an error message
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Click on Internet Information Services and then click on OK.
Installing the Entitlement Server database
The Entitlement LAN Service uses a local SQL database to store licensee details you need to restore the entitlement backup file to a new database .(addnameofdb.bak)
Create a new database;
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Once installed you may need to set up an sql server user to have access to this database. Click on the User Mapping tab and add the user to your database. Please be sure to check db_owner.
Furthermore, when creating a new SQL login even if you check db_owner you will need to go back into the user and check db_owner again.
This is important in the final step of logging into the LAN Service for the first time, where we have to connect to the database with a valid user and password.
Other Software Requirements
If you are setting up the machine for the first time, you will also need to ensure the following are also pre-installed;
Check if .NET 4.5.2 is installed. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/migration-guide/how-to-determine-which-versions-are-installed#net_b .
If it is not installed, go here and download/install it www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=42643
asp.net needs to be configured and registered with the IIS server using the command line
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\aspnet_regiis -iru
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Installing on Standalone Windows 10
If you are installing TFS as a standalone system on a Windows 10 system you need to install
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Installing on a server
Install Web Platform Components - https://www.microsoft.com/web/downloads/platform.aspx
Installation steps
You will need to first install 'Web Platform Components' from - https://www.microsoft.com/web/downloads/platform.aspx
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Once installed you will need to close IIS Manager and relaunch it. You will now see Web Platform Components under Management. Double click on Web Platform Components.
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Always make a backup prior to changing your system. Run the following command to backup an IIS 7.0 or above server: %windir%\system32\inetsrv\appcmd add backup "PreMsDeploy"
Creating the Web Site
Create a directory underneath the inetpub directory called EmsLanService.
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Open the IIS Manager by clicking Start > Run and typing inetmgr.
Right click the Sites folder, choose 'Add Web Site...'. Enter the Site Name 'EmsLanService' Click the Select button next to the application pool and choose 'DefaultAppPool'.
Set the Physical Path to be like in the image below. You will need to Make a new folder for the service.
Ensure the port is 85, and settings look like below, click Ok.
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Importing the package files
In IIS Manager, expand the Sites node, and you'll see the new EmsLanService site.
Right-click the new EmsLanService Website and choose deploy → Import Application. NOTE: If 'Deploy' menu is missing you need to check the pre-install steps above.
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Click Next to install the package.
The Summary page will provide a high-level overview of some items that were installed from the package. The Details tab will give a lot of detail of exactly what was added. Click Finish.
Confirm service is running
You should now confirm the service is running. Click on the Site then choose 'Browse..' under the actions on the right. This will open the browser window and it should be displaying correctly.
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Create Windows Firewall Rule to allow access to LAN Service
Press Windows Key + R and type wf.msc
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