Where to do this phase? At each workstation that will run Suite software. You do not need to perform this procedure at the workstation used while installing software on the database and first workstation in any of the installation or upgrade chapters.
NOTE: If your company uses third-party system management tools that support remote workstation maintenance, such as Microsoft SMS, you can install Suite Desktop and modules on any workstation from a central computer. Refer to Appendix D in the installation guide about using system management tools for installations and upgrades for more information.
What you must know before you begin: You should be prepared for the following issues before configuring workstations:
• Before configuring workstations, set up network rights to Suite directories. Appendix B has more information on how network rights should be assigned for your Suite system. Set up the groups of users and assign each user to the correct group(s).
• Know what you want to name each workstation. Each workstation must have a unique name. If this workstation already has a name, that name is provided by default and is recommended. Otherwise consider the user’s name or the location of the workstation as the name. Workstation names can be anything you want but they must be unique. If you want to use the network ID, consider appending the user’s name at the end. It will make life easier in the long run.
• Know which applications you want installed on each workstation. Because each time you install a component, you consume a license seat and licenses are limited, you should determine which workstations should receive which modules before you begin installing your software.
What you must do before you begin:
You should have done the following tasks:
• Close all software on the workstation before starting the installation. Depending on your virus protection software it may be necessary to shut it down as well. Once you have started the installation do not open or use any software until it is finished.
• You must be logged in as a user with local administrator privileges to do the installation. Normal usage of the software does not require local administration privileges.
Setting up the Workstation
Workstation setup procedures:
1. Select Run from the Start menu and type the drive letter and directory path where the Suite software is installed on the server, followed by \WSSetup.exe and click OK. For example: \\MyServer\MyShare\WPGSuite\WSSetup.exe. It is also possible to use the Browse button to browse to the WSSetup.exe.
2. The first Setup window reminds you to shut down all Windows programs. Click Next.
3. Workstation Setup needs to create a workstation directory where the files will be installed. Accept the default destination by clicking Next, or use Browse to select a different directory. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you accept the default directory for your Suite software.
4. Enter a unique name or use the default name for this workstation and click Next.
5. Setup displays the installation decisions. Use Back to make changes, or Next to continue. After clicking Next, a progress indicator appears, and you may be prompted to restart your system. If you are prompted to restart, do so.
6. Install Panel opens and displays a list of applications.
7. Select a Suite component(s) to install on this workstation from the Install Panel list and click the Install button. You can multi-select by using the CTRL key. Wait while the app is installed. If you miss one, you can repeat this step for each Suite component you want to install on this workstation. NOTE: Each time you install an app it consumes a license, so you should only install those planned for each workstation.
8. When finished, select Exit from the Install Panel File menu.
Move to the next workstation where you want to install Suite software and repeat the above steps.
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