Pre Install Checklist

A number of tasks must be completed before installing the DEACOM application:

  • Server - Verify the server on which SQL Server will be installed meets the minimum system requirements. All compatibility, related links, and specific requirements are detailed on the Server Requirements page.
    • Confirm the full version of .NET is installed on the server using the following guidelines:
      • .NET 4.0 if installing any version released prior 03/01/2017.
      • .NET 4.6.2 (client profile and extended) if installing a version release after 03/01/2017 but lower than Deacom version 17.02.
      • .NET 4.8 if installing version 17.02 or higher.
    • Confirm a compatible version of MS Office is installed and configured on the server. Make sure all MS Office programs have been opened once and the user's initials have been entered.
    • Install SQL Server with mixed mode authentication and create a SQL security login for "deacom".
      • In SQL Server Management Studio:
        1. Expand the Security folder, then right-click on the Logins folder and select "New Login".
        2. Setup a login for deacom with a company defined password (Note this password as it will need to be used during the installation of DEACOM).
        3. Be sure to un-check the "Enforce password policy" flag.
        4. Navigate to Server Roles and check the "public" and "sysadmin" flags. If desired, companies may use another login, with the "sysadmin" flag checked, for running installs and updates. In this case, the "sysadmin" flag does not have to be checked for the "deacom" login. If the "deacom" user is not set as "sysadmin," users will be required to enter the appropriate SQL credentials when running DEACOM updates.
        5. Click "OK" to create the login.
    • Create a DEACOM folder on the file server where the system and data conversion files will reside.
      • Within the folder, create individual folders named "Production", "Testing", and "Updates".
      • The minimum user network rights are read/execute. Users modifying DEACOM reports will also need modify/write rights to the DEACOM "Addins" folder which is created during installation.
    • Share the DEACOM folder to give all end users access. Also map the shared folder on the server using the drive letter that users will use to access the folder.
  • Workstations - Verify all workstations meet the minimum software and hardware requirements. See the Server Requirements page for details.
  • Ancillary applications - If using any of the optional ancillary applications, review their requirements, including supported devices and technical specifications. These applications include:
    • Warehouse Management System
    • Tablets and iPads used with Web versions
    • Mobile and Direct Store Delivery
    • Point Of Sale