The Server/Database install sets up the Lucity configuration and performs database updates and maintenance. These changes are crucial to the rest of the installation process and must be performed first because they give database connection information to all other Lucity products.
Installation Requirements
Lucity Databases - Create or identify the databases to which all Lucity information will be saved. Setup covered in the New Server installation section.
Lucity Share - Establish or identify the location that will store shared configuration information and reports. Setup covered in the New Server installation section.
LicenseCodes.xml - Locate the license file provided by Lucity.
System Admin Credentials - Ensure you have the proper SQL Server database credentials.
Installation Suggestions
We strongly suggest that you run the Server installation/upgrade directly on a desktop machine. This ensures that the paths used during the installation/configuration are valid network paths. When the server is installed/upgraded this way, a Lucity Server entry appears in that desktop's Programs and Features list. This program can remain or it can be uninstalled; it does not effect Lucity in any way.
Uninstall Lucity Services before running the Server/Database upgrade. The services are constantly running and attempting to make updates to the database. Uninstalling the services before upgrading can help prevent potential issues.