6 INSTALLING VIEWPOINT

Installing the ViewPoint Software

You may install ViewPoint from the ViewPoint Upgrade CD or you may download the ViewPoint software file from the SonicWALL, Inc. Web site.

The ViewPoint server must be running Windows 2000 or Windows NT SP 4 or greater and it must have a static IP address.

Note: The Windows DNS configuration must be properly con- figured, or domain and host names will not be displayed in the ViewPoint reports.

Before you attempt the installation, confirm that your server meets the system requirements described on page 6.

CD Installation

To install ViewPoint from the ViewPoint Upgrade CD, load the CD into a Windows NT or 2000 server. The ViewPoint setup program will launch automatically.

Internet Download Installation

To download and install the software from the Internet, save the ViewPoint executable file to your hard drive and then double click the file to run the executable.

Software License Agreement

Before the program files are copied to your system, the Software License Agreement is presented.

If you agree to the stated terms, click Yes.

If you do not agree, click No to exit the setup program without installing.

Note: When you install ViewPoint, be sure to close all other applications on your computer.

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