User guide

14 DSView Installer/User Guide
Installing the DSWebview browser-based software
NOTE: Configuration may be necessary for outside access to servers using the DSWebview software. See
Chapter 5 for configuration information.
The DSWebview software enables users to log in and manage target devices through DS appliances
using an industry-standard browser.
NOTE: You must have Microsoft IIS installed to use DSWebview Central Services, which coordinate remote
access to DS appliances and attached devices in a centralized manner.
Minimum requirements for DSWebview Central Services
The following are the minimum requirements for using the DSWebview Central Services:
• Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server or Windows XP with the latest service package
• IIS 5.5 or later
Minimum requirements for a DSWebview Client
The following are the minimum requirements for using the DSWebview Client on a Windows or Linux
operating system:
•Java
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Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.1
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
• Netscape 6.2 or later
• Mozilla 1.2.1 or later
• Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 or XP
• Linux 6.2 or later
The following are the minimum requirements for using the DSWebview Client on Apple Mac
OS X:
• Safari 1.2 or later
• Java 1.4.2 or later plug-in
To install from the CD:
1. Log on to the PC as Administrator.
2. Insert the DS appliance software CD. An autorun file will bring up a menu of
installation options.
3. You will be prompted to select a program to install. Select Install DSWebview. The software
will check the Avocent web site for a newer version of the DSWebview software. If a newer
version is found, it will be automatically downloaded. The installation will then begin.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions, noting the following.
a. The default path c:\inetpub\wwwroot must be used when installing the
DSWebview software.