Post Installation Configuration
- Nick Judson (Unlicensed)
- Jared Reis
- Mary Sutton (Unlicensed)
Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Connexion. Before creating channels, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the installed programs and to configure some important settings.
What was installed?
Connexion installs four programs:
- Connexion Engine: Installed on the server as a service.
- Install Wizard: User interface for server-level operational settings (installed on the server).
- Tray Application: A tray icon with quick links to launch the Install Wizard and Management UI, as well as set the Engine state.
- Management: The "client" application which is used to create and configure channels.
Connexion Service:
Typically only one instance of Connexion is displayed in the services dialogue. Certain configurations, such as execution groups, will run multiple instances of the Connexion service.
Install Wizard (Server):
Tray Application (Server):
Client Application:
Connecting
After installation, launch the user interface via the desktop icon or start menu (or it will be launched automatically by the installer). The UI will attempt to connect to the Connexion integration engine on the port specified during configuration (default 8080). If the connection is successful, it should appear as follows:
If you are unable to establish a connection, install the client on the same machine as the service and confirm that the service is running. If you are unable to connect the client to the service (on the same machine), please contact Inner Harbor Software for support. If you are connecting to the service from a different machine, you may be asked for credentials:
Ensure that the domain field is populated with either the target machine's domain or the target machine NETBIOS name.
Configure Email Settings
We recommend that you click the 'Administrator Email Settings Missing' link which will take you to the settings screen. Errors and important notifications will be sent to the email addresses you specify.
Connexion Database Backup Settings
We also recommend that you click the 'Database Backup Not Configured' link to configure the database backup settings. The database backup is important because it includes maintenance routines that help keep Connexion running efficiently. You will need to enter user credentials with sufficient privileges to write the backup to the hard drive.
Next Steps
Congratulations, you now have a freshly installed instance of Connexion ready for use. Please read the introduction page to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the Connexion Client application.