Getting Started

This guide is based on installing the BL product on Win Server 2012

Configuring Windows Features / IIS

The basic features of a web server will need to be configured

1. Open Control Panel/ Programs Features. 
2. Enable IIS, Web Management Tools and WWW services in Windows Features. (Control Panel > Programs & Features > Turn Windows Features On/Off > expand Internet Information Services and enable the following:

• Internet Information Services > Web Management Tools > IIS 6 Management Compatibility > IIS Metabase and IIS 6 configuration compatibility
• Internet Information Services > Web Management Tools > IIS Management Console

• Internet Information Services >World Wide Web Services > Common HTTP Features > Default Document, Directory Browsing, HTTP Errors, HTTP Redirection, Static Content
• Internet Information Services >World Wide Web Services > Health and Diagnostics > HTTP Logging & Request Monitor
• Internet Information Services >World Wide Web Services > Performance Features > Static Content Compression
• Internet Information Services >World Wide Web Services > Security > Request Filtering

Now check Application Development Features and enable .NET 4.5

Disabled logging for IIS as it is not needed for internal systems. Open IIS Manager from the Control Panel > Administrative Tools

• Focus on the TOP NODE of the IIS Manager and then double click on Logging to open it.
• On the right, click the Disable link to turn logging off.

Installing Oracle MySQL database components

Obtain the Oracle MySQL install package here http://bannisterlake.com/dl/installs/Server-Install-Kit/mysql-installer-web-community-5.6.17.0.msi

Start the installer and proceed with the steps below

Choose the Install MySQL Products link

Accept terms and proceed

Proceed with Next

Choose the Custom option and choose Next

From the drop down choose MySQL 5.6

Unselect documentation as it is not needed on the server

Under the MySQL Connectors choose Connector/Net ONLY

Click Next to proceed with the requirement check and install as recommended

Click Execute to download the components

Proceed with the database installation

Ensure the Open Firewall port for network access is chosen as well as Advanced Configuration

Create a strong password

Ensure the Start MySQL Server at System Startup is enabled

The defaults can be left for this dialog

Proceed to install the product

Allow the MySQL Workbench to launch so it can be configured

When MySQL Workbench opens, double click the Local Instance and enter the password. Enable the Save Password in Vault option and click OK. This will ensure the database is running.

Installing Tick-It

Obtain the Bannister Super Ticker package here by getting the MSI and the setup.exe - http://bannisterlake.com/dl/installs/Super-Ticker/Flow/

Run the installer by running the SETUP.exe, ensure you enter the password you just set during the database configuration screen.

Two directories need permission changes.Open Windows Explorer and navigate to c:\inetpub\wwwroot\tweetout and click on the properties of the APP_DATA folder

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Navigate to the SECURITY TAB and click the EDIT BUTTON. Select the IIS_USER User Name and then check the ALLOW MODIFY checkbox. Click OK. Close all dialogs.

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Now repeat this with the Uploads folder.

Assigning A Serial Number

Open Tick-It by launching a browser and entering http://localhost/superticker

The access password is B1nnisterLake which will allow you to enter a serial number that you have obtained from Bannister Lake

The serial number will change the interface into the Ross Tick-It product.