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 ==== Install associated server application software ==== ==== Install associated server application software ====
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 +It can be useful to [[admin:server_installation_2#install_dropbox|Install Dropbox]] first so that you can use the Dropbox folder to transfer software and files to the server.  But if the internet connection is fast enough, it is easier to start with [[admin:server_installation_2#install_remote_support_software|Installing the remote support software]], and then letting the Dropbox be configured remotely by mSupply Support.
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 +=== Install remote support software ===
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 +{{page>faq:install_remote_support_software#installing_the_teamviewer_host_customised_for_msupply}}
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 === Install Dropbox === === Install Dropbox ===
 Sustainable Solutions recommends using [[https://www.dropbox.com/|Dropbox]] to assist with transferring installation files to the server, and as a means of moving mSupply secondary backups off site. Sustainable Solutions recommends using [[https://www.dropbox.com/|Dropbox]] to assist with transferring installation files to the server, and as a means of moving mSupply secondary backups off site.
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   * Contact Sustainable Solutions to organise a DropBox account for the server and for instructions on setting it up on the server.   * Contact Sustainable Solutions to organise a DropBox account for the server and for instructions on setting it up on the server.
  
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-Do this step first so that you can use the Dropbox folder to transfer software and files to the server. +
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-=== Install remote support software === +
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-{{page>faq:install_remote_support_software#installing_the_teamviewer_host_customised_for_msupply}} +
-=== Install UPS hardware and software ===+
  
 If it's not already done, install the UPS hardware and software, refer to the [[admin:server_installation#ups_interruptible_power_supply|UPS requirements here]]. If it's not already done, install the UPS hardware and software, refer to the [[admin:server_installation#ups_interruptible_power_supply|UPS requirements here]].
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 === Install another web browser === === Install another web browser ===
  
-If you're not a fan of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer|Microsoft Internet Explorer]], ([[https://www.computerworld.com/article/2470270/internet/12-reasons-not-to-use-internet-explorer--ever.html|12 reasons not to use Internet Explorer, ever]]) then install another browser.  Good options include:+<WRAP center round alert 60%> 
 +Don't use [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer|Microsoft Internet Explorer]], ([[https://www.computerworld.com/article/2470270/internet/12-reasons-not-to-use-internet-explorer--ever.html|12 reasons not to use Internet Explorer, ever]]) 
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 +Install another browser
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 +Good options include:
   * [[https://www.google.com/chrome/|Google Chrome]]   * [[https://www.google.com/chrome/|Google Chrome]]
   * [[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/|Mozilla Firefox]]   * [[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/|Mozilla Firefox]]
 +  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Edge|Microsoft Edge]] This comes as default with Windows machines.
  
 Pin the browser to the taskbar Pin the browser to the taskbar
-=== Install LibreOffice or Microsoft Excel ===+=== Install OpenOffice, Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice ===
  
-mSupply can produce reports in [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel|Microsoft Excel]] format.  Client machines will need to have software to open these reports.  Occasionally there will be need to run and open these reports while logged in to the Server.  If you do not have Microsoft Excel installed on the server, a good option is: +mSupply can produce reports in [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel|Microsoft Excel]] format.  Client machines will need to have software to open these reports.  Occasionally there will be need to run and open these reports while logged in to the Server.  If you do not have Microsoft Excel installed on the server, [[https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download|LibreOffice]] is a good alternative.
-  * [[https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download|LibreOffice]]+
  
-It's a good idea to stick this in to the Dropbox 
 === Install TurnedOnTimesView === === Install TurnedOnTimesView ===
  
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-=== Create Shared folder === 
  
-To aid in installation of mSupply software on client machines, it is very convenient to have a shared folder on the Server with read-only access from 'Everyone' Ideally, set this up on the root level of the Backups volume.  Otherwise, the root level of the system drive will do.  After creating a folder called ''Shared'' at the root level of the drive: +----
-  Right-click on the folder > **Properties** +
-  Navigate to the **Sharing** tab +
-  - Click on **Share...** +
-  - Click on the drop-down box... +
-  - Click on **Everyone**{{ :admin:pasted:20200316-030633.png }} +
-  - Click on **Add** +
-  - Ensure that the Permission Level is **Read** +
-  - Click **Share**{{ :admin:pasted:20200316-031006.png }}+
  
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-=== Configure Interactive Services Detection (ISDS) === 
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-<wrap em>2021: RIP ISDS</wrap> 
-  * Interactive Services Detection Service (ISDS) //was// a means by which admin users could interact with the mSupply Service to investigate issues. 
-  * Microsoft has done its best with successive version to Windows to [[https://www.coretechnologies.com/blog/windows-services/interactive-services-removed-windows-10/|remove ISDS]], such that even [[admin:server_installation_2#installing_firedaemon_zero|FiredaemonZero]] can no longer restore it. 
-  * This section is now only applicable for older versions of Windows, and is kept here for historic reference - that we might remember the valiant deeds of those who have gone before us in the war to wrest control of our applications from the OS :-). 
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-[[https://www.howtogeek.com/|How-to Geek]] has a helpful article on [[https://www.howtogeek.com/school/using-windows-admin-tools-like-a-pro/lesson8/|Understanding and Managing Windows Services]] which appears to be updated frequently with changes in Windows OS. 
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-From [[https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/patricka/2010/04/27/what-is-interactive-services-detection-and-why-is-it-blinking-at-me/|What is Interactive Services Detection and Why is it Blinking at Me?]]: 
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-Services and system processes run in session 0. Prior to Vista, the console (first logged on user’s desktop) ran in session 0 as well. Vista introduced [[http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb756986.aspx|session 0 isolation]] to protect services from [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privilege_escalation|elevation of privilege]] exploits from the console desktop. Now, the first user’s desktop runs in session 1. 
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-Interactive Services Detection (the blinking button on the taskbar) is a mitigation for legacy applications that detects if a service is trying to interact with the desktop. This is handled by the Interactive Services Detection (UI0Detect) service. 
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-== Interactive services since Windows 10 V1803 and Server 2019 == 
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-Microsoft has [[https://kb.firedaemon.com/support/solutions/articles/4000122761-interactive-services-detection-service-removed-on-windows-10-version-1803|removed the Interactive Services Detection Service on Windows 10 Version 1803 and Server 2019]]. 
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-We recommend [[https://www.firedaemon.com/product/firedaemon-zero|FireDaemon Zero (Session 0 Viewer)]] as an alternative means of interacting with the mSupply Service.  Refer to this [[https://kb.firedaemon.com/support/solutions/articles/4000123188#DeploymentMatrix|deployment matrix]]. 
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-== Installing FireDaemon Zero == 
-The utilities are here:  {{ :admin:firedaemon.zip |Firedaemon}} 
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-Procedure: 
-  - Make sure the OS is fully updated. 
-  - Install the latest version of [[https://kb.firedaemon.com/support/solutions/articles/4000123188|Firedaemon Zero 2.5]] (in the Firedaemon utilities, above) 
-  - Install Firedaemon Zeroinput to restore Keyboard/Mouse control.  Right click on the ''FDUI0Input.inf'' (in the Firedaemon utilities, above) and select Install. 
-  - <wrap em>RESTART THE MACHINE</wrap>  The ''FDUI0Input.inf'' driver will not take effect until the machine is restarted. 
-  - Double click on the red **Firedaemon Zero** icon on the task bar to go to Session 0 (Interactive services): 
-{{ admin:tech_notes-firedaemon.png }} 
-  * In Session 0 Double-click the **Firedaemon Zero** icon to get back. Or it will automatically go back in 30 seconds of '//inactivity//'. 
-  * If mouse and keyboard are working on Session 0, you can turn off Firedaemon Zero 'Quirk' pref to exit session zero after 30 seconds: 
-    * Right-click on the red icon and click on Options. 
-    * Click on **Quirk** just uncheck the option. 
-    * Click **Done**. 
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-If you turn off Firedaemon Zero 'Quirk' pref to exit session zero after 30 seconds **//before//** installing Keyboard/Mouse driver, plan for a physical trip to site to fix it! ;-)) 
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