Installing and configuring Datacap on a client and server

The steps to install and configure Datacap include installing components such as the Datacap Web Client, Report Viewer, Maintenance Manager, and Rulerunner. The sample TravelDocs application that is delivered with Datacap provides you with an easy way to confirm that you set up Datacap correctly.

Procedure

To install and configure Datacap on a client and server:

  1. Ensure that you meet the prerequisites that are detailed in Installation and Configuration Prerequisites.
  2. Install the Datacap Server software component on the server.
  3. Configure Datacap on the server.
  4. Install Datacap Web Client on the web server.
  5. Configure Datacap Web Client on the web server.
  6. Install the Datacap client software component, the separately licensed applications, and the connectors for which you have licenses on the developer workstation.
    Important: Include the Datacap Connector for eMail and Electronic Documents connector, which is required for Datacap Studio.
  7. Copy the TravelDocs application from the developer workstation to the server.
  8. Complete the Datacap Web Client server configuration.
  9. Complete the configuration.
  10. Run the TravelDocs application to validate the server installation.
  11. Configure Internet Explorer on the developer workstation.
  12. Run Datacap Web Client TravelDocs to validate the web server installation.
  13. Install and configure the Datacap client software component on a user's workstation.
  14. Install Report Viewer on the web server.
  15. Configure Report Viewer on the web server.
  16. View Report Viewer reports to validate the Report Viewer installation.
  17. Install Rulerunner on the Rulerunner server.
  18. Configure Rulerunner to run TravelDocs both single thread and multi-thread tasks.
  19. Run TravelDocs tasks to validate the Rulerunner installation.
  20. Configure Rulerunner to run your application tasks.
  21. Install Maintenance Manager on the developer workstation.
  22. Set upMaintenance Manager application or actions on the developer workstation.
  23. Run Maintenance Manager actions to validate the installation.
  24. Configure Datacap to use Windows Authentication.
  25. Use Fingerprint Maintenance Tool.
  26. Install, configure, and test the Fingerprint Service on the Fingerprint Service server.
  27. Update an application to use the Fingerprint Service.
  28. Configure and distribute the Datacap Web Client Upload Service.
  29. Install, configure, and test Datacap Web Services.
  30. Install, configure, and test FastDoc.
  31. Install, configure, and run theDatacap Accounts Payable application.