This section describes the installation process of XIA Configuration Server. For information about the removal of the product see the uninstallation section.



  • Check that the system you are installing on meets the server requirements.

  • Check that you have a database server that meets the database requirements.

  • Start the installer

  • If the .NET Framework 4.8 is not installed the Prerequisites Setup Wizard will be displayed.



  • You will be prompted to install the .NET Framework 4.8 as required.




  • The .NET Framework 4.8 will be installed and a log file created for the installation.



  • You may be required to reboot to continue the installation. The installation will resume automatically after logging in following the reboot.


  • The main installation screen will then be displayed.



  • Review the End User License Agreement (EULA) and only accept if you agree to the terms. If you do not accept the terms of the agreement please cancel the installation.



  • Select the directory into which XIA Configuration Server should be installed and click Next.



  • Select the trial or production license file you have been provided (this must have a .licx extension) and click Open and then click Next.

  • Enter the credentials to use for the service account, this is the account that will by default be performing the scans of devices and click Validate.



  • NOTE: When using a computer on a WORKGROUP enter the computer name in the Domain field.

  • Confirm that the account has the appropriate permissions and click OK, then click Next.



  • Determine the appropriate client and server advanced options and click Next.



  • Click Install to begin the installation.



  • When the installation is complete you will be prompted to View Server or Configure Client.



  • If you experience any issues please see the server installation issues section.

  • For more information, view the performing your first scan section.