Performing a Server Installation

If you are not installing to a server on a network, you can skip this section and proceed to Performing a Typical Installation.

A server installation is used for network installations. The EasyPower software is installed on a server computer and on other computers ("clients") on the network. The server manages the license service that the EasyPower program uses to authorize the software on each computer.

If you have a USB key for EasyPower, a server uses the red USB key. Other installation types use a purple USB key. The key is required during installation and must be inserted in the computer whenever you run EasyPower.

Note: For a server installation, there are two additional components installed: the HASP License Manager service and the Aladdin Monitor service. The installation for each starts automatically and is described below.

Important: For network installations, perform the server installation and activation on your network server before installing the program and activating it on your client computers. The server manages the program licenses and must be activated first.

Important: If you are using a software lock (SL) license key, do not clone the server that is used to manage your EasyPower SL licenses. Doing so can cause your license to stop working. If you need to migrate to a new server, see Transferring an SL key.

Install the Software

To perform a server installation:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click the download link in the email you received that includes the Serial Number and Authorization Code.

    • Browse to the EasyPower Updates page at www.easypower.com/updates/login, enter your Serial Number, and then click Submit. Download the update for your current version of the EasyPower software. You must have a current maintenance plan to download an update.

  2. After the download is finished, open your Downloads folder and double-click on the executable file (for example, EasyPowerSetup10.3.x.xxx) to start the installation process.

  3. If you receive a User Account Control message, click Yes.
  4. EasyPower requires certain software to be installed before you can install the program. If the installation detects any prerequisite software is missing, you are asked to install the software. Click Install and follow the prompts to install the software. The steps to install may vary slightly depending on which prerequisites are needed.

    5. Figure 1: Installing Prerequisites Window

  5. In the Welcome to the installation window, click Next.

    6. Figure 2: Welcome to the Installation Window

  6. In the License Agreement window, read the agreement, select I accept and agree to the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.

    7. Figure 3: License Agreement Window

  7. In the Setup Type window, select Server, and then click Next.

    8. Figure 4: Setup Type Window

  8. In the Destination Folder window, click Change if you want to select a different installation location on the server; otherwise, click Next.

    9. Note: Beginning with the 9.6 release, the program files are no longer shared between the server and client computers. The EasyPower software is installed locally to each computer, so it is not necessary to install the software to a network-accessible location.

    Figure 5: Destination Folder Window

  9. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install.

    10. Figure 6: Ready to Install Window

  10. The Installing EasyPower window is displayed to show the installation progress. When the software installation is finished, the HASP License Manager installation starts automatically.

    11. Figure 7: Installing EasyPower Window

Install the HASP License Manager

  1. In the HASP License Manager Installation Welcome window, click Next.

    2. Figure 8: HASP License Manager Installation Welcome Window

  2. In the Aladdin/Hasp End User License Agreement window, read the agreement, select I accept the license agreement, and then click Install.

    3. Figure 9: Aladdin/Hasp End User License Agreement Window

  3. In the Installation Type window, ensure Service (nhsrvice.exe) is selected, and then click Next.

    4. Figure 10: HASP Installation Type Window

  4. In the Choose Destination Location window, click Browse if you want to select a different location for the HASP License Manager files, or click Next to accept the default location.

    5. Figure 11: HASP Choose Destination Location Window

  5. In the Select Program Manager Group window, click Next.

    6. Figure 12: HASP Select Program Manager Group Window

  6. In the Device Driver Installation window, click Next.

    7. Figure 13: HASP Device Driver Installation Window

  7. In the Driver Installation window, click OK.

    8. Figure 14: HASP Driver Installation Window

  8. If your installation requires a USB key, insert the red USB key into the computer if it is not already inserted. Then, in the HASP License Manager window, click Finish.

    9. Figure 15: HASP License Manager Installed Window

The Aladdin Monitor installation starts automatically.

Install the Aladdin Monitor

  1. In the Aladdin Monitor Welcome window, click Next.

    2. Figure 16: Aladdin Monitor Welcome Window

  2. In the Aladdin Monitor License Agreement window, read the agreement, select I agree, and then click Next.

    3. Figure 17: Aladdin License Agreement Window

  3. In the Choose Destination Location window, click Browse if you want to select a different destination for the Aladdin Monitor; otherwise, click Next.

    4. Figure 18: Aladdin Choose Destination Location Window

  4. In the Backup Replaced Files window, ensure Yes is selected. Click Browse if you want to select the location of your backup files; otherwise, click Next.

    5. Figure 19: Aladdin Backup Replaced Files Window

  5. In the Start Installation window, click Next.

    6. Figure 20: Aladdin Start Installation Window

  6. In the Installation Complete window, click Finish.

    7. Figure 21: Aladdin Installation Complete Window

  7. In the Installation Completed window, click Finish.

    8. Figure 22: EasyPower Installation Complete Window

After Installing

If you are using an SL license key, use the Key Management Utility to input your authorization code before starting your EasyPower software. See for Installing or Updating a Key more information.

The first time you run your software, you will be asked for your authorization information. See Authorizing Your Software for more information.

For instructions on installing EasyPower software to your client computers, see Performing a Typical Installation.

If you want to share your data files (such as one-lines, device libraries, and templates), see Sharing the EasyPower Data.

Next: Authorizing Your Software

More Information

Installing EasyPower Troubleshooting the Installation
Sharing the EasyPower Data Updating Your Software
Authorizing Your Software Uninstalling EasyPower
Performing a Typical Installation Installing Additional Languages