SonicWALL ViewPoint - Manual (Page 13)

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6 INSTALLING VIEWPOINT
Installing the ViewPoint Software
You may install ViewPoint from the ViewPoint Upgrade CD
or you may download the ViewPoint software file from the
SonicWALL, Inc. Web site.
The ViewPoint server must be running Windows 2000 or Win-
dows NT SP 4 or greater and it must have a static IP address.
Note: The Windows DNS configuration must be properly con-
figured, or domain and host names will not be displayed in
the ViewPoint reports.
Before you attempt the installation, confirm that your server
meets the system requirements described on page 6.
CD Installation
To install ViewPoint from the ViewPoint Upgrade CD, load
the CD into a Windows NT or 2000 server. The ViewPoint setup
program will launch automatically.
Internet Download Installation
To download and install the software from the Internet, save
the ViewPoint executable file to your hard drive and then
double click the file to run the executable.
Software License Agreement
Before the program files are copied to your system, the Soft-
ware License Agreement is presented.
• If you agree to the stated terms, click Yes.
• If you do not agree, click No to exit the setup program
without installing.
Note: When you install ViewPoint, be sure to close all other
applications on your computer.