Performing the Installation (FRS)

Updated on 11 Oct 2023
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Double-click the 12dSynergy_FRS_Install_<version number>.exe to start the installation process.
The Welcome to the 12d Synergy File Replication Server Setup Wizard is displayed.
Click the Next button.
The 12d Synergy End User License Acceptance window is displayed.
Select the "I have read and accepted the terms..." checkbox.
Click the Next button.
The Pick Installation Location window is displayed.
Browse and select the installation location. However, it is recommended to use the default pre-defined setting.
Click the Next button.
The Configure the 12d Synergy File Replication Server window is displayed. You can configure the service account and port number under which the 12d Synergy Server will run in this window.
Enter the Service Account and Service Password in their respective boxes. It is recommended to use the default values displayed in the Port box.
- If you are on a domain, then enter the Service Account in the Domain\UserName format.
- If you are not on a domain, enter the Service Account in the .\ServiceAccount format. Ensure that this service account must has administrative access.
- The installer will attempt to test these credentials. In some cases, it may be possible for an incorrect result to this test, depending on the complexity of your network. This test should be taken as a guideline only and a failed result can be ignored if you are sure your credentials are correct.
Click the Next button.
The Configure the 12d Synergy Server Database window is displayed.
Do one of the following based on whether or not Microsoft SQL Server is installed on your system:
- If you have Microsoft SQL Server installed on your system, do the following:
  1. Select Microsoft SQL Server is already installed option.
  2. Click the Next button.
    The Configure the 12d Synergy Server Database window is displayed.
  3. Select one of the following options from the Database Security list.
    - Windows Security - You will be prompted for the recovery mode which is set to the Simple option.
    - SQL Server Security - You will be prompted for a user name and password if you select this option.
      You can click the Test Connection button to check if all the connections to the Database Server are correctly set.
  4. Click the Next button.
    The Configure the 12d Synergy File Replication Server window is displayed.
- If you do not have Microsoft SQL Server installedon your system, do the following:
  1. Select Install Microsoft SQL Server Express 2014 option.
  2. Click the Next button.
    The Configure the 12d Synergy ServerDatabase window is displayed.
  3. Set the Recovery Mode to the Simple option, if it is not pre-selected.
  4. Click the Next button.
    The Configure the 12d Synergy File Replication Server window is displayed.
In the Configure the 12d Synergy File Replication Server window, enter the configuration settings for the server.
Click the Next button.
The Configure the 12d Synergy File Replication Storage Settings window is displayed.
Click the ellipsis button and select a location on your local drive or network. In case you are using a mapped drive, use it only if you are sure that it will exist when the service starts.
Click the Next button.
The Performing Installation window is displayed.
Click the Install button to initiate the installation.
The installation is completed and the 12d Synergy Service is started.

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