Framework Installation

The Getting Started section is designed to give you an overview of what is required before upgrading the Framework Product Suite.

System Requirements

Determine the hardware and software requirements of the Framework Product Suite.

Hardware Requirements

Server System Requirements
Workstation System Requirements
Tablet PC System Requirements

Software Requirements

Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Installation Requirements
Microsoft Office Suites

Database Management Systems

The Framework Product Suite uses the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (MSSQL) Database Management System (DBMS). The following topics detail some of the issues of using MSSQL.

Database Management Systems
Microsoft SQL Server Version Comparison

Before Installing the Framework Product Suite

Before installing the Framework Product Suite, a number of topics that allow administrators to better manage the Framework environment are discussed.

About Framework Databases
About Framework Version Numbers
Framework Folders
Framework Licensing
Installation Media
Network Information
Software Documentation
Upgrades and Updates
User Acceptance Tests (UAT)

Installation Considerations

The following topics must be considered before proceeding with the upgrade of the Framework Product Suite.

Group Policy Installations
Remote Access for Support
Test Environment
Thin Client Installations

The following Framework Product Suite pre-requisite topics must be reviewed before proceeding with any update.
The topics contain information for internal IT staff responsible for the deployment of the Framework Product
Suite and its integration into internal systems and business processes.

Step 1 - Determine Applications To Update
Step 2 - Ensure Sufficient Privileges
Step 3 - Managing The Update For Staff
Step 4 - Check Current Framework Product Suite Version
Step 5 - Upgrade Third Party Software
Step 6 - Proceed With Environment Setup Checklist