Configuring Transforms.xml and creating/installing the Document Generation Services components

This procedure explains the process for installing Document Generation Services (DGS), Management Service, and Scheduler Service.

Before installing, verify the following:

  1. In the Transforms.xml file located in DGS-InstallTransformKit, change all server names to the desired server name or URL. See Appendix: Sample Transforms.xml file for more information.
    Note: Using "LONGTERMSQLSERVERHOSTNAME," name the archive database the same as the main database but append the word “archive” to the database name.
    Note: You must add the following properties to the Transforms.xml file:
    • EXPERE_ENDPOINT_ADDRESS
    • WAS_HOST_BIND
    • WAS_PORT_BIND
    • OPPSAHOSTNAME
    For more information on these properties, see Appendix: Sample Transforms.xml file.
  2. Create a ExpereRepository folder; create the following folders inside ExpereRepository:
    • BuildContent
    • DeployedContent
    • DeployedERLContent
    • Temp
    • Uploads
  3. Share ExpereRepository folder with the accounts running DocGenServiceHost and Manangement.
  4. In the DGS-InitialTransformKit file, change MsiTransform.exe-rename to MsiTransform.exe.
  5. Run the run.bat file to create the .msi file.
    Note: The .msi installation file is named inside the Transforms.xml file and will be located in the newly-created Installs folder.
  6. Run the .msi installation file.
  7. Click any of the checkboxes:
    • Doc Gen Services Components
    • Management Service
    Note: Management Service should only be installed on one server
  8. Accept all defaults and click Install.
  9. Check the event logs to troubleshoot any database errors. See Appendix: Using Log Files.
    Note: You may receive a message stating that an issue exists with the Windows Installer package. Click OK and note that your installation was successful.