Installing Author-it

Installing Author-it

This Chapter tells you how to install Author-it, so you can get up and running quickly. You'll also need to read about how to use Author-it. If you are upgrading, please refer to Upgrading from a Previous Version of Author-it before you continue.

By running the Author-it set up file you install the following components:

Author-it Editor
Author-it Administrator
Author-it Project Manager
Author-it Localization Manager

Access to the components is provided through you license.

In This Chapter

Installation Overview

Upgrading from a Previous Version of Author-it

Minimum Server Requirements

Minimum Computer Requirements

Installing Author-it on SQL Server Express

Step 1 - Installing Author-it On Administrator's Computer

Step 2 - Moving the Data Components to a Shared Location

Step 3 - Create a Blank SQL Server Database

Step 4 - Create or Open a Library

Step 5 - Export the JET Database to the SQL Server

Step 6 - Create User Accounts and Assign Permissions

Step 7 - Installing Author-it On Remaining Computers

Setting Up Author-it Using an Application Server

Assigning a License to the Library

Indexing Service

Advanced Configuration of Author-it

acrocheck Integration