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Webdesk 4

General​

This article describes the steps required to install a Webdesk 4.x.

Steps in Detail​

File used for the installation: setup-webdesk-xxxx-xx-bit.exe

Double-click to start the installation.

  • Select language: German or English

  • The welcome screen appears --> Next

  • Select installation variant:

      • Standalone installation
        with application context path: webdesk
        Standalone is selected if no other web server is to run on this device
      • Installation in an existing web server
        This installation is selected if a server with a Tomcat already exists Select Standalone, then continue
  • Select target directory - C:\WebdeskEWP - install

  • Webdesk is installed

  • Select license

      • License file (text field with chooser)
        The license must be requested from Workflow
      • Demo license Select the license, then Next
  • Select Webdesk database type

      • Database server
        Select this option if permanent operation is desired (separate SQL Server, etc.)
      • Temporary database
        These are included in the Webdesk setup, but lose their entries as soon as Webdesk is shut down Select Database server, then Next
  • Important information about the databases appears --> Next

  • Webdesk database connection

    • User: wdadm
    • Password: wdadm
    • Hostname: localhost
    • Database: SQL Server
    • Schema: webdesk
    • Port: 1433
    • JDBC URL: jdbc:sqlserver://localhost:1433;databaseName=webdesk
    • Next
  • The connection was successful! --> Next

  • Shark database connection

    • User: wdadm
    • Password: wdadm
    • Hostname: localhost
    • Database: SQL Server
    • Schema: webdesk
    • Port: 1433
    • JDBC URL: jdbc:sqlserver://localhost:1433;databaseName=shark
    • Next
  • Installation completed successfully!

    • "Start Webdesk Server" is checked
    • "Start web browser for Webdesk" is checked
    • Finish
  • A window with Webdesk opens in the web browser

  • In the services, check whether the Webdesk server is running

  • Open the properties of the Webdesk server and change the startup type to Automatic - Apply - OK

  • Log in as administrator in the browser window