Server installation

This document guides you through the installation process and explains the steps in the Tracking Server Install Wizard.

You need the Tracking Server software to get started with the installation. Follow these steps:

Download the Tracking Server package
Unzip the zip file to a folder on your Server

Wizard welcome page

Open the folder where you unzipped the file and run Install.exe

The welcome page in the installer lists the up-to-date system requirements.

Press Next to continue if your server fulfills these requirements.

In this step the Install Wizard checks that your server fulfills the system requirements. If you get an error here, please install the required components before you continue.

When the check has completed without errors, press Next to continue.

Database Setup

This step sets up your MySQL database. *** What about MSSQL? ***

The System DSN (Database Source Name) contains all the Datasource settings. The first time you set up a database you should select a name for the DSN, and enter the Datasource settings appropriate for your MySQL database installation.

To Create a new DSN:

Enter a DSN name and press Create to open the Datasource settings
Fill in your database information and
Select an existing Database or create a new one

If you already have a DSN from a previous installation of the Tracking Server you can select it in the drop down-list and use it's Datasource settings.

Note: Do not select the MySQL database in the DSN list as it is a custom database used by MySQL.

Press Next to continue when finished.

Note: If you get an error message at this point it usually means that the Database User you selected lacks Database Administrator rights. Use the GRANT command to add the required rights in a MySQL command prompt window, look in your MySQL manual for details. ---

IIS Setup

This step sets up IIS and the path to your Tracking Server installation.

It is recommended that you use the default settings unless you want to customize your installation.

Virtual Directory This defines the location of your installation (e.g. www.mydomain.com/)

File path This is the folder on your server where you want to install the Tracking Server files.

Press Next to continue.

Custom Maps

You can import you own custom maps to the Tracking Server. This step sets up the path to your custom map directory.

Select a directory on your server where you want to place your custom map data.

Note: You need to create a custom map directory even if you do not use custom maps today.

When finished, press Next to continue.

Copy Files

In this step the Install Wizard copies the Tracking Server installation to your server and configures the IIS Web Server with virtual directories etc.

Press Next to continue when the copying is finished.

NMEA Service Setup

The NMEA Service is needed to allow Devices and software Clients to send their position to your Tracking Server.

Select the TCP and UDP ports to be used by your tracking devices to send position updates to the Tracking Server.

Note: Make sure that these ports are not blocked by a firewall.

Press Next to continue.

Completing the Installation

The final steps in the installation process creates your SiteAdmin user and activates your database. Use a recommended web browser for these steps.

Click Finish to open a web browser for the Tracking Server Administrator page.

Create your Admin user in browser window. This is the main administrator account for the Tracking Server installation, so please make sure that you remember your username and password.

Press Create new Admin User to continue.

The Install Wizard looks for modules to install or upgrade.

Press Install to continue installing all the required modules.

Congratulations! The "Install done" message shows that you have completed the Tracking Server installation.

Press Ok to go to the SiteAdmin login screen if your want to configure your installation now.

Configuration is described in the guide Site Administration