Configuring Microsoft Windows

Perform certain operating system procedures on all Windows-based servers where you will install Content Cortex.

Configuring Windows for Content Cortex servers
To configure Windows for Content Cortex servers, ensure the minimum disk and temporary space and determine the port requirements.
Configuring Windows for .NET and COM compatibility clients
Microsoft .NET Framework is a prerequisite for installing .NET API Clients and COM Compatibility clients. Some clients might also require the installation of Microsoft Web Services Enhancements (WSE).
Configuring Windows for Content Platform Engine on Active Directory
If Windows Active Directory is your directory service, set the primary DNS server IP address on your Content Platform Engine machine to the IP address of the machine where DNS is installed.
Adding inbound rules to the Windows 2008 firewall
Configure inbound rules in the Windows 2008 firewall to allow the following ports access.

Parent topic: IT administrator installation tasks