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The following tutorial will demonstrate in detail, the setup of X Dispatch Server on a machine running Windows Server 2012 R2. This is the current recommended setup for on-premise systems by CXT Software. If you have any questions or are in need of assistance at any time, please visit our ServiceDesk Portal to open a ticket.

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Terminology

Database ServerA database server is a server which houses a database application that provides database services to other computer programs or to computers.
Application ServerAn application server is a software framework that provides both facilities to create web applications and a server environment to run them.
Web ServerWeb server refers to software or hardware dedicated to running a website and serve its contents to the World Wide Web. It processes network requests over HTTP & other related protocols.

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X Dispatch Install Types

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Important Information About Virtualization

CXT Software recommends using a physical server for X Dispatch database server role, however, it is possible to use a Virtual Machine. 

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If a Virtual Machine is configured, it's important to note that performance failures can occur in the Host Operating System (OS), the Virtualization Layer, and Guest Operating System (OS). To minimize potential performance failures, these areas must be configured properly. 

For specific virtualization instructions please refer to your virtualization technology documentation. The instructions below are listed as a convenience and should cover specifications for virtualizing SQL Server, the core foundation for the X Dispatch product suite.  

  1. Vmware:  http://www.vmware.com/solutions/business-critical-apps/sql/ 
  2. Hyper-V:  http://sqlcat.com/sqlcat/b/whitepapers/archive/2008/10/03/running-sql-server-2008-in-a-hyper-v-environment-best-practices-and-performance-recommendations.aspx

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Once these accounts are created you can move on to Step 1 - Configuring DEP (Data Execution Prevention).

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Database Server Setup & Configuration

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  1. Download the latest version of X Dispatch Server here.
  2. Extract the downloaded file. 
  3. Right click Run as Administrator.
  4. Agree to the terms. 
  5. Click Next.
  6. Click Install.
  7. Accept the ASP.NET MVC Install. 
  8. Click Finish ASP.NET MVC.
  9. Click the Windows start button.
  10. Start typing "Services" in the search box.
  11. Click on Services.
  12. Scroll down to X Stream.
  13. Double click and open the X Stream service.
  14. Click the Log On tab.

  15. Change from Local System account to the domain account cxtjobs. 

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  16. Click OK.
  17. Click OK on the account has been granted permissions pop up. 
  18. Click OK to the restart pop up.
  19. Right click On X Stream and click Restart.

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Review the Global.asa file located in the c:\inetpub\wwwroot\XInternet directory.

  • RemoteServer - Default "127.0.0.1"    - This should be pointed at the DB Server 
  • XInternetURL - Default "/XInternet/" 
  • XInternetMvcURL - Default "/XInternetMVC/" 

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