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Framework Installation : Web Portal Pre-Requisites

Framework Installation : Web Portal Pre-Requisites

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Last updated: Nov 25, 2021
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The following are summary topics that list the steps required before proceeding with the installation of any Framework Web Portal Software. This information is for internal IT staff responsible for the deployment of the Framework Web Portal Software and its integration into internal systems and business processes.

Complete the pre-requisite checklist before embarking on the environment setup.

Step 1 - Web Server Requirements

The following is required on the Web Server that will host the Framework Product Suite Web Portal Software:

If your organisation is running web based applications or hosting a website locally, please Contact Insula Software.

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or above.

  • Microsoft IIS Version 5 or above.

  • An SSL website created for the Web Portal Software under Internet Information Services (IIS), accessible to clients requiring access to the Framework product Suite Web Portal Software website (SSL is recommended for improved security).

  • Framework Web Portal Software specific IIS website configuration changes (password control).

  • PHP v5.3.xx (standard binary installation).

  • Framework Product Suite Web Portal Software specific PHP configuration changes.

  • Framework Product Suite Web Portal Software configuration file changes (for correct Framework DSN).

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, or 2012.

  • ODBC DSN for the Framework ECM database.

  • ODBC DSN for the Framework Licence database.

  • ODBC DSN(s) for the Framework Web Portal Software site configuration database(s).

Step 2 - Ensure Installation Of The Framework Product Suite

Ensure the installation of the Framework Product Suite. At a minimum, the server installation of Framework ECM must be completed. 

Step 3 - Ensure Installation Of Microsoft SQL Server Native Client

  1. Open Windows Explorer.

  2. Browse to: \[fw folder]\Setup\Database - MSSQL 2008\Microsoft - SQL Server Native Client Driver\

  3. Double-click the relevant setup file. The Microsoft SQL Server Native Client installation will begin.

  4. Click the Next The Licence Agreement step will be displayed.

  5. Select I accept the terms in the licence agreement.

  6. Click the Next The Registration Information step will be displayed.

  7. Enter the registration details.

  8. Click the Next The Feature Selection step will be displayed.

  9. Click the Next The Ready To Install the Program step will be displayed.

  10. Click the Install button to begin the installation.

  11. Click the Finish button to complete the installation.

Step 4 - Configure Microsoft SQL Server For Mixed Mode Authentication

During the installation of Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) 2008 or above on your server, Insula Software recommended installing MSSQL in Mixed Mode Authentication. If Microsoft SQL Server was already installed prior to Framework or was installed in Windows Authentication Mode only, it needs to be configured in Mixed Mode Authentication (SQL Server and Windows Authentication Mode) to run the Framework Product Suite Web Portal Software.

  1. Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (Start > All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 2008 > SQL Server Management Studio).

  2. Connect to the required server.

  3. Right-click on the server and select Properties.

  4. Select the Server

  5. Change the Server Authentication to SQL Server and Windows Authentication Mode.

  6. Click the OK.

Step 5 - Configure Internet Information Services

Internet Information Services (IIS) is a set of Internet-based services for servers using Microsoft Windows. They assist in configuring websites. Your organisation may already be configured for IIS depending on if the organisation currently runs any web-based software or runs their own website using local servers.

Different versions exist for different operating systems and, in general, an operating system's IIS cannot be updated to a newer edition.

The implications of the following settings should be carefully considered as a part of the overall web server/site installation and security.

IIS is a Microsoft Windows Component that is installed using Programs and Features (Windows 7 onwards). Currently the web portal software supports the following IIS versions:

  • IIS 6 (Windows Server 2003, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition)

  • IIS 7.5 (Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7)

  • IIS 8.0 (Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8)

  • IIS 8.5 (Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1)

To configure IIS on your server, please consult the Microsoft Operating System documentation