Installation Steps

Note: Before running this installer, verify whether you are operating on a 32 or 64-bit operating system.
  • The 32 bit version of Expere .NET will NOT run on a 64 bit operating system
  • The 64 bit version of Expere .NET will NOT run on a 32 bit operating system
  1. Upon launching the Expere .NET installer from the installation CD, the Welcome to setup wizard for Expere Components screen appears.
  2. Click Next to continue.
    Note: Clicking Cancel displays a warning message stating that the installation can not continue. Choosing Continue will cause the installer to close; clicking Cancel will bring the user back to the License Agreement screen.
  3. The Installation Options screen appears; select Expere runtime engine.
  4. Click Next.
  5. The Application Pool screen appears. Enter the name of the Application Pool the Expere applications will use. By default, the Application Pool Name field is populated with ExpereAppPool as a default value.
  6. Click Next.
  7. The Database Information screen appears. Complete the following fields:
    • Database Server
    • Database Name
    Note: If you are using content with a file system in place of a database, set both values of Database Server and Database Name to blank. For more information on using a file system, refer to Setting up bsi.properties to use content with the File System.
  8. Click one of the following Connect using option buttons:
    • Windows authentication credentials of current user
    • Server authentication using the Login ID and password below
  9. If selecting "Server authentication using the Login ID and password below:" enter the Login ID and Password information.
  10. Click Next. The Destination Folder screen appears. Perform one of the following:
    • Click Next to install to the default folder
    • Click Change to install to a different destination folder
  11. The Ready to install the program screen appears. Click Next to begin the installation.
  12. Once the installation is complete, the Installation Wizard Completed screen appears. Click Finish to exit the installation.