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Chapter 2: Installation 13
Installing DSAuthentication Service
The DSAuthentication Service manages the level of access users have to
system servers as well as the topology and connections for the system. For
each attached computer, the DSAuthentication Service also stores pertinent
system information in a database for easy retrieval by system administrators.
This database is for information only and is not involved in the permissioning
function of the DSAuthentication Service.
NOTE: The DSAuthentication Service MUST be installed on a PC running Windows 2000
Service Pack 1 or Windows NT 4.0 Service pack 4 or higher on an NTFS hard drive partition.
To install the DSAuthentication Service software
NOTE: You will need to reboot your system as part of the installation process and log-in as
Administrator. This is necessary for Windows to properly register the new application.
If you are installing from the DSR software CD
1. Insert the DSR Software CD. An autorun fi le will bring up a menu of
installation options.
2. When prompted to select a program to install, select Install DSAuthentica-
tion Server. The installation will begin.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows will determine if the Microsoft
Windows Installer Service is available. If it is not, Windows will install it and
reboot the system. Setup will automatically continue after the reboot.
4. The Installer will determine if the MDAC components need to be installed.
If so, they will be loaded and the system will reboot. Setup will automati-
cally continue after the reboot.
5. Finally, the installer will install the DSAuthentication Service and reboot.
If you are downloading the DSR software from Avocent
1. Using your DSR User Documentation and Software Download Instructions
sheet, download the DSR software from the Avocent website.
2. Double-click on the executable downloaded from Avocent. The installation
will begin.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows will determine if the
Microsoft Windows Installer Service is available. If it is not, Windows will
install it and reboot the system. Setup will automatically continue after
the reboot.
4. The Installer will determine if the MDAC components need to be installed.
If so, they will be loaded and the system will reboot. Setup will automati-
cally continue after the reboot.
5. Finally, the installer will install the DSAuthentication Service and reboot.