Before Installing Showcase on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
administrator rights are required when installing server.
screen resolution must be 800 x 600 with small fonts with 256 colours or better
NT Server or NT Workstation acting as Server
ensure that TCP/IP protocol has been installed and configured with a fixed IP address. i.e. 192.168.1.1. You MUST restart the Showcase Server Service if changing your IP address.
optionally that the NETBEUI protocol has been installed (used for support purposes only, and is not required when not running mixed versions of Windows)
sub-net mask on all computers are the same. i.e. 255.255.255.0
network workgroup must be the same. i.e. SHOWCASE
create folder called SETUP and add share point as 'SETUP'. This folder should be accessible by all persons responsible for updating the software when required.
create folder called SETUP\SHOWCASE. Place all showcase setup files in this directory. Ensure that all setup file(s) exist i.e. SETUPxxxx.EXE (This is used as a common network installation point for clients).
ensure that a Default Printer as has been installed to preview any reports to screen.
Workstations:
ensure that TCP/IP protocol has been installed and configured.
If using peer-to-peer network then a fixed IP address must also be assigned. i.e. 192.168.1.2
If using peer-to-peer network then ensure the sub-net mask on all computers are the same. i.e. 255.255.255.0
network workgroup must be the same as the Server: i.e. SHOWCASE
ensure that a Default Printer as has been installed to preview any reports to screen.
Install Showcase Now.
NT Server or NT Workstation acting as Server
To install software from Network Neighborhood/My Network Places:
Select SERVER computer
Select SETUP folder
Select SHOWCASE folder
Double-click on SETUPxxxx.EXE
Select Installation Component Showcase Server, press Next
Select the following Server Components:
| 1. | Server Module |
| 2. | Box Office/Candy Bar |
| 3. | Gateway Server Service (for Enterprise versions and where LED/TV Signage will be used) |
| 4. | All Other options MUST be unchecked |
Select Destination directory - Default is "C:\SHOWCASE"
Select YES to create Backup files
Select Destination Backup directory - Default is "C:\SHOWCASE\BACKUP"
press Next
Workstations:
To install software from Network Neighborhood/My Network Places:
Select SERVER computer
Select SETUP folder
Select SHOWCASE folder
Double-click on SETUPxxxx.EXE
Select Installation Component "Box Office/Candy Bar Terminal", press Next
Select the following Server Components:
| 1. | Box Office |
| 2. | All Other options MUST be unchecked |
Select Destination directory - Default is "C:\SHOWCASE"
Select YES to create Backup files
Select Destination Backup directory - Default is "C:\SHOWCASE\BACKUP"
press Next
After Installing Showcase on Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP:
Provided that all computers are visible in Network Neighborhood/My Network Places then Showcase should now be ready for use.
If you have any problems connecting to Showcase any computer excluding the server, then check that the TCP/IP network is working correctly by:
Opening an MS-Dos prompt/Command prompt
Type PING 192.168.1.1 and press Enter, you should see are response similar to below if the server is visible and working correctly.
Type PING server and press Enter, you should see are response similar to below if the server is visible and working correctly.
If there are any problems please contact Customer Support