Production installation checklist
Updated in 2021.1
The following checklist provides an overview of the installation process. Each step includes a reference where you can find detailed information for that step. It is recommended that you review the entire checklist before beginning the advanced installation and then use it as a guideline for performing the installation and initial configuration.
INFO: For instructions on upgrading your current installation to the latest version, see Minor Upgrade Within Version or Upgrade to the latest version.
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Optional: If you do not have a SQL backend for hosing Alloy Navigator and Alloy Discovery databases, install Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express on your server computer. See Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express.
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Install the Alloy Discovery server components on your server (or on several servers). See Installing the Alloy Discovery server components.
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Create and activate the Alloy Discovery database. See Creating the Alloy Discovery Database.
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Configure and start the Inventory Server instance (or instances). See Configuring the Inventory Server.
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Install the Alloy Discovery client components on technicians’ workstations. See Installing Alloy Discovery client components.