This page describes how to install Pathfinder Server on a windows 10 operating system.
Start the installer and follow the instructions of the setup wizard. First select a folder where you want to install Pathfinder Server in:
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In the following dialog you can choose if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop and in the taskbar:
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Please confirm your selection in the following dialog by clicking on "Install". If you want to change any of the option, klick on "Back":
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Afterwards the files will be copied to the destination directory.
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In the next dialog, please make sure that checkbox "Pathfinder Server Configuration" is checked.
Click on "Finish" to complete the installation and start the configuration:
Please click on "Next" in the following dialog to get to the license selection screen:
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In the following dialog, please choose "Select File" and click on the folder icon. Select your license file and click on "Next" to set up you database connection.
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HintYou can complete the setup without selecting a license, however, you will not be able to connect mobile devices to the server without a valid license. You can rerun the configuration wizard anytime if you want to add or change your license. Open the Windows Start Menu and select the shortcut to Pathfinder Server → |
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Please enter you the credentials to your pathfinder database. Click on "Test Connection" to verify that the pathfinder database can be accessed. Click on "Next" to set up the SSL certificate por all web pages related to Pathfinder Server.
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You can choose between the Quick Configuration to generate and use a self signed localhost certificate or choose a custom certificate from a file or to use an already generated certificate from the Certificate Manager on Windows. Afterwards click on "Finish" to save the current configuration and close the setup wizard.
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For the server’s connection test to the database, please have Pathfinder already running on the database you want your server to connect with. |
Start the Pathfinder Server application and select your preferred language.
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Follow the instructions of the setup wizard to guide your through the installation process.
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Choose your installation location and folder name for start menu. Once your selection is complete, click on Install to start the installation of Pathfinder Server on your system.
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Server Configuration
Next, you will have to configure the Pathfinder Server. Click on Next to continue.
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Select your Pathfinder license in this dialog window and click on Next.
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In this next dialog window, you can select specify your Pathfinder database. Select the database type, location, port number for the database. Next, specify the exact name and password for the database you want the server to connect to. Click on Test Connection to verify the settings. Click on Next when successful.
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If you are unable to connect, please perform the following tasks in order:
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Finally, provide a SSL certificate using the default option and a alternate DNS. Click on Finish to complete your installation.
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HintAfter you have changed the configuration, Pathfinder Service will restart and re-index the database. During this process, the server cannot serve requests to mobile clients. Depending on the size of the database and the connection quality, it may take some time until the server becomes available. You can watch the progress in the Web UI |
You will find the Pathfinder Server icon in your task bar. Right click on it to open the context menu. Here you can see the Server version at the top. You can select open in browser where you can monitor and observe information about connected devices as well as see the API documentation. You can login with your Pathfinder login credentials.
From the context menu, you can also start, stop and restart Pathfinder Server as well as run diagnostics and change configuration settings.
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Server Update
To update you installation of Pathfinder Server, follow the steps above. If When the following dialogs appear, please select "Yes" for both:
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Continue with the installation, your license data and database settings will be preserved.
Network
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Configuration
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HinweisPlease note:Pathfinder Server uses TCP Port 8087 for the communication with the mobile clients. Please make sure that this port is not blocked by a firewall. If you use the built-in Windows firewall, Pathfinder will try to adjust the configuration automatically. |
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