InterMapper® DataCenter™ 5.0.6 for Windows

» InterMapper DataCenter Services Overview

• InterMapper Authentication Server (IMAuth)
  IMAuth lets an InterMapper server authenticate users against a name directory. IMAuth acts as an intermediary between an InterMapper server and the directory. It supports Kerberos, LDAP, RADIUS, ActiveDirectory, IAS and DND directories.
• InterMapper Database (IMDatabase)
  IMDatabase gives InterMapper the ability to record events and data to an SQL database. You can send data to either a database on your network, or one included with IMDatabase. It supports PostgreSQL 8.1 or later databases.

» Installation Instructions

InterMapper DataCenter 5.0.6 for Windows is shipped as a Windows installer which contains the necessary programs and support files. Here are the instructions for installing InterMapper DataCenter.

1. Double-click the file InterMapper_DataCenter_Setup_5.0.6.exe and follow the instructions. You will need to be an Administrator to install this software.

2. The installation process will place InterMapper DataCenter files in the InterMapper\dwf directory in the Program Files directory on your hard drive. When the installer finishes, it will launch your default web browser, pointed to the InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel, so you can view and configure InterMapper DataCenter.

3. You will need an InterMapper Server installation, version 4.6 or later, with a valid serial number in order to use InterMapper DataCenter. Additional instructions for configuring your InterMapper Server to use InterMapper DataCenter services can be found in the InterMapper DataCenter documentation, or on the InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel pages.

» Getting Started

The fastest way to get InterMapper DataCenter running is to install it and run through the web admin panel's setup wizards. The instructions found there will guide you through the basic setup process, including changes that must be made to your InterMapper server.

» Documentation

For more information, including tips on getting your directory server to work with the InterMapper Authentication Server component, please read the tech note below. The InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel also contains help links in many areas, which can be accessed by clicking the orange 'show help' button next to section headers.

• InterMapper DataCenter Technote

» What's New?

Please visit our What's New? page for a list of the new features in InterMapper and InterMapper DataCenter 5.0.6.

The Release Notes describe the new features and bug fixes in this version. The release notes are also available via the Release Notes item in the InterMapper entry in the Start Menu.

» What is Installed and Where

After running the InterMapper DataCenter installer, there will be a dwf directory, in the Intermapper directory, which is usually found in the Program Files directory on your hard drive. This dwf directory contains all of the files that InterMapper DataCenter requires to run.

If it does not already exist, an InstallShield and/or an InstallShield Shared directory will be created in Program Files\Common Files. These files are required for uninstalling the software.

» Starting/Stopping InterMapper DataCenter

The best way to start and stop InterMapper DataCenter is to use the standard start/stop mechanisms in the Services control panel. The InterMapper DataCenter Service is named DWF.exe.

The best way to find out the version of InterMapper DataCenter that is installed is to start a web browser and navigate to the web admin panel. The version number can be seen in the lower-right corer of the page.

The best way to check if InterMapper DataCenter is currently running is to visit the web admin panel. You can also look for DWF.exe in the Task Manager or check its entry in the Services control panel.

» Uninstalling InterMapper DataCenter

To remove the InterMapper DataCenter software from your system, use the Add or Remove Programs control panel to uninstall it in the standard way.

Uninstalling InterMapper DataCenter preserves its settings. Thus, if you are not planning to reinstall InterMapper DataCenter and wish to remove it completely, then after removing the software, you must manually remove the "dwf" directory located at "C:\Program Files\InterMapper".

» Contact Us

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