Installing server components to different machines

Before installing Express Software Manager, make sure you review the requirements for running the product, the components of the product, and your network. Also determine where to install each Express component before you proceed.

If you want to install different server components to different machines, follow the below procedure. The procedure assumes you are installing each component to a separate machine, but you can install two components to one machine, another component to a separate machine, and so on.

To install Express components to different machines:

Start with the machine where you want to install the Express Database.
Run Esmsetup.exe from the Express Software Manager distribution.

Note: If you downloaded Express from the Express Metrix Web site, run esm900.exe, which will unpackage the installation kit and start the Setup process.

Select Normal Install and click Next.
Clear all but the Express Database component. Setup verifies that the required Microsoft components are installed on your machine and displays a dialog box that prompts you to install any missing components. Follow the instructions and proceed with the installation.

Continue with the Setup program until finished. You may be prompted to reboot the machine after installation.
Follow steps 1–5 on the machine where you want to install the Express Server and adjust your selections in the Requirements Check dialog box.
Follow steps 1–5 on the machine where you want to install the Express Access Point and adjust your selections in the Requirements Check dialog box.
Follow steps 1–5 on the machine where you want to install the Administrative Console and adjust your selections in the Requirements Check dialog box.
Follow steps 1–5 on the machine where you want to install the Reports Web Site and adjust your selections in the Requirements Check dialog box. Note that you can only install this component in a single location.

Note: This describes how to install each component on a different machine. You can choose to install any combination of components on a machine, but you should always install the Express Database first.