Network Installation
A network license allows DADiSP to be installed in one central
location, called the
server, but supports access by one or more local
machines that are connected to the server, called
clients. Although
the distribution is installed on a common server, the DADiSP executable always
runs on the local client at full speed.
DADiSP network version implements a
floating license such that the software
can be run from any client machine that has access to the server. The
number of allowed simultaneous users is determined by your license
agreement. Because DADiSP network licenses are self metering and
automatically verified, no additional software is required to ensure
license compliance.
DADiSP network licenses support servers running any Microsoft network
protocol and clients running Microsoft Windows 64-bit or 32-bit.
DADiSP typically requires less than 40.0 MB of disk space on the server
for installation.
Installation Process
A multi-user, network installation of DADiSP is a three step process:
- Server Installation
- Password and License File Authorization
- Client Machine Registration
Server Installation
Install DADiSP to the server from any machine
except the server
itself. In other words, make sure to
install DADiSP on the server from
a client machine.
To install DADiSP from CDROM, run the SETUP program from the Start
button. Select the RUN option and type:
D:\SETUP
The SETUP installation program will prompt you for the destination drive
and directory. Make sure the directory is available to each client
machine that will access DADiSP. The default directory is
X:\Program Files\DSP67 where X is a network drive detected by the
installer.
Installation Folder Read/Write Access
Each client requires read and write access to the DADiSP installation
directory. If this is not possible or preferable,
see
Network Read-Only Setup for a
modified installation configuration.
Authorization
The network version of DADiSP requires an authorization password for your
network. A Password Request Form will be displayed when you
first install DADiSP on the server. To obtain your authorization password, contact DSP
via Web, Email or FAX with your Password Request Form.
We will respond with your password file and a license
file. These files must be installed in the same directory as the
DADiSP installation. This procedure need only be completed once and
is valid for all client machines.
Client Registration
To configure DADiSP to execute on a client machine, run the following
program from the command prompt on each client:
X:\network\register.exe
where X:\network is the location of the DADiSP executable on the
network drive. The registration process will copy the necessary files
to the client machine, create local program icons and establish a local
Labbook.
New clients can be registered at any time using the same registration
command.
Running DADiSP on the Client
- Start MS Windows
- Click on the DADiSP icon in the START menu.
Self-Running Demonstration
The self-running demonstration presents a variety of topics and features
offered by DADiSP. The demonstration runs in DADiSP itself and provides
a quick overview of the capabilities of DADiSP. To run the demonstration:
- Start DADiSP
- Select the Help » Demo/Tutorial menu option.
The demonstration will display a number of options regarding DADiSP usage and
analysis topics.
Network Troubleshooting
See
Network Troubleshoot for information on troubleshooting a
network installation.