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===Overview===
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==SQL Server==
  
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The following steps install and set up your iBID software:
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* '''MS SQL Server 2008 R2''' or later
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#Create the Database
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* Express edition or above supported, can be installed on same server as application server or as part of existing cluster.
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#Install the Application Server
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* Minimum database rights required: read, write & DDL.
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#Install Desktop software
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* Application server required own SQL Server login if using '''SQL Authentication Mode''' or set the appropriate permissions & use '''Windows Authentication Mode'''.
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#(Optionally)Run the BIBID Data Transfer if you were a previous user of BIBID
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==PRE-REQUISITES==
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==Application Server==
  
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===MS SQL Server 2005 or later===
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The application server software component needs installing on a server. The server can be either physical or virtual, shared or dedicated.
  
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The AquilaCRS (IBID) application server requires an MS SQL Server 2005 or later database. The app server supports SQL Server Express editions or above, and requires one of the SQL Server x86 or x64 Native Client drivers to be installed on the application server machine.
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*SQL Server Native Client drivers or ADO for database access.
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*Physical or virtual machine.
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*Any Windows Server O/S.
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*Minimum RAM 4Gb as a standalone application server or 8Gb+ if hosting SQL Server on the same machine.
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*App Server install requires 60Mb free disk space
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*More HD required if hosting SQL Server on the same machine - as directed by the SQL Server min spec & the database size/case load.
  
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*The database connection method is TCP/IP.  In the case where SQL Express is installed, the TCP/IP protocol must be enabled and ports correctly configured for each IP address.
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==Client PC Specifications==
  
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*The application server (AquilaServer) will require it's own SQL Server user profile to access the database.
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*Windows - see [[Supported operating systems]]
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*Minimum RAM 2Gb
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*1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution.
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*Requires 60Mb free disk space for installation
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*Internet connection with access to the URL's listed on [[Aquila Software Status]].
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*Local admin rights to install/upgrade the IBID desktop application, OR perform a per-user installation.
  
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===Physical or Virtual Server===
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The application server component needs a server machine which can be either physical or virtual, shared or dedicated. The application server component can co-exist with other systems and will happily co-exist with any previous BIBID server installation, so it is possible to re-use an existing server.
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*Thin client solution, such as Citrix.
  
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The database can be hosted either in your existing SQL server cluster or on a separate server, which can be the same server as the app-server software component.
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For those that have installed the ''all users'' version, i.e. for Citrix or other thin client solutions, you will need to manually upgrade the application. For instructions how to manually upgrade please follow link to [[How to make sure your software is up to date]].
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*App Server requires ~50Mb free disk space
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===End User Application: Installation===
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'''Per user'''
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AquilaCRS is released as a "per-user" installation and can be installed without requiring administrative rights on the computer.  This means each user needs to install their own copy.  Each user needs to have permissions to download this file and will need to run the setup.  Installing this way means that the software can be ''automatically upgraded via the web''.
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''' All Users'''
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There is an all users installation that installs to the classic ''Program Files'' folder. As this is read-only for non-administrative users the automatic software updates cannot run, and therefore this type of installation ''requires a manual upgrade''.
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For Citrix or other thin client, virtualised environments please use the all-users installation to deploy.  This type of deployment also ''requires a manual upgrade''.
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'''Automatic Updates'''
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The AquilaCRS program is automatically updated on a regular basis for
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In order for the automatic updates to work the following must be adhered to:
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1. the AquilaCRS program files '''must be installed in a user-writeable folder'''.
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2. the URL of the automatic update web service must not be blocked.  The domain name for the automatic update service is www.nbid.org.
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For more information on writeable folders that are shared between users, please read the [[Shared writeable folders]].
 
For more information on writeable folders that are shared between users, please read the [[Shared writeable folders]].
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For those that have installed the ''all users'' version, i.e. for Citrix or other thin client solutions, you will need to manually upgrade the application.
 
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===Web Services===
 
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AquilaCRS uses some web services for accessing updated data items (e.g. drop down list contents), for registering iBID systems & for accessing automatic software updates.  The following domains need adding to the whitelist on your firewall/proxy server in order to prevent system failures:
 
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1. [https://nww.ibid.mdsas.nhs.uk https://nww.ibid.mdsas.nhs.uk] - the current base URL for the National Database - please note the use of SSL.
 
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2. [http://www.nbid.org www.NBID.org] - for software updates ''and'' URL's for National Database connectivity.
 
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3. [http://www.EvolutionHealthcareSystems.co.uk www.EvolutionHealthcareSystems.co.uk] - for bug reporting, help files and helpdesk systems.
 
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4. [http://www.ibidb.org www.ibidb.org] - for softwre downloads, news and more information on the IBID software and the National Database.
 
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'''Failure to allow these websites through firewalls and proxy servers can adversely affect the performance and data commissioning abilities of the software'''
 

Latest revision as of 09:54, 20 August 2020

This is a Technical (IT) Instructions topic


SQL Server

  • MS SQL Server 2008 R2 or later
  • Express edition or above supported, can be installed on same server as application server or as part of existing cluster.
  • Minimum database rights required: read, write & DDL.
  • Application server required own SQL Server login if using SQL Authentication Mode or set the appropriate permissions & use Windows Authentication Mode.

Application Server

The application server software component needs installing on a server. The server can be either physical or virtual, shared or dedicated.

  • SQL Server Native Client drivers or ADO for database access.
  • Physical or virtual machine.
  • Any Windows Server O/S.
  • Minimum RAM 4Gb as a standalone application server or 8Gb+ if hosting SQL Server on the same machine.
  • App Server install requires 60Mb free disk space
  • More HD required if hosting SQL Server on the same machine - as directed by the SQL Server min spec & the database size/case load.

Client PC Specifications

  • Windows - see Supported operating systems
  • Minimum RAM 2Gb
  • 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution.
  • Requires 60Mb free disk space for installation
  • Internet connection with access to the URL's listed on Aquila Software Status.
  • Local admin rights to install/upgrade the IBID desktop application, OR perform a per-user installation.

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  • Thin client solution, such as Citrix.

For those that have installed the all users version, i.e. for Citrix or other thin client solutions, you will need to manually upgrade the application. For instructions how to manually upgrade please follow link to How to make sure your software is up to date.

For more information on writeable folders that are shared between users, please read the Shared writeable folders.

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