Installing Files Advanced on your server

The following steps will allow you to perform a fresh install and test Files Advanced with HTTPS using the provided Self-Signed certificate.

Note: For upgrade instructions visit the Upgrading section.

Note: For instructions on installing on a cluster visit the Loadbalancing section.

The installation of Files Advanced involves three steps:

1. Installation of the Files Advanced Web Server installer.
2. Configuration of the network ports and SSL certificates used by the Files Advanced Web Server.
3. Using the web-based setup wizard to configure the server for your use.

Installing Files Advanced

Please make sure you are logged in as an administrator before installing Files Advanced.

1. Download the Files Advanced installer.
2. Disable any anti-virus software you have or it may interrupt the installation procedure resulting in a failed installation.
3. Double-click on the installer executable.
   
4. Press Next to begin.

   Read and accept the license agreement.

5. Press Install.

   Note: If you're deploying multiple Files Advanced servers, or you are installing a non-standard configuration, you can select which components to install from the Custom Install button.

6. Either use the default path or select a new one for the Files Advanced main folder and press OK.

   

7. Set a password for the user Postgres and write it down. This password will be needed for database backup and recovery.
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9. A window displaying all the components which will be installed appears. Press OK to continue.
10. When the Files Advanced installer finishes, press Exit.
11. The configuration utility will launch automatically to complete the installation.

For instructions on using the Configuration utility, visit the Using the Configuration Utility page.