| File Service storage considerations | Please read this article to ensure the correct Curator File Server storage method is set in order to allow users to have access to all assets including High Resolution files. |
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| SSL Certificate | An SSL Certificate is required by default for Curator Server and should be acquired and installed before continuing. |
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.NET 4.7.2 |
dotNET 4.7 is required for certain Curator Services and Applications. If not already installed by default on the system, Windows 2016 Servers and earlier will not have it by default. You can download it and install it from Microsoft's website. |
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| VC Runtimes |
The Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime libraries are required. Download and run the installers using the links below and accept default settings. Visual Studio 2013 C++ Redistributable can be downloaded from Microsoft's Website. Visual Studio 2015-2019 C++ Redistributable can be downloaded from Microsoft's Website. |
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QuickTime |
Only install Apple's ProRes codecs if the system needs to support ProRes material; this is an optional component. The ProRes codecs are included as "QuickTime Essentials" within the QuickTime installer from Apple's Website. |
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| Install IIS |
Click Install IIS to look at a detailed installation guide, if required. IIS (Internet Information Services) is a webserver which can be selected as a Server Role in the OS Server Manager. Add all dot net options to the default features and select all the Application Development options under Role Services when prompted. |
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Bind Certificate in IIS |
Associate the newly acquired and installed SSL Certificate with the website. |
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| WebDeploy 3.6 |
WebDeploy is an IIS tool that enables Curator Web applications to be easily imported into the webserver. Download the 64-bit installer from Microsoft's website. |
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| URL Rewrite Module |
URL Rewrite is a module for IIS. Download an installer from Microsoft's Website. |
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Install ASP dotNET Core Runtime |
This runtime is required support for
Download an installer from Microsoft's Website. |
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| Java |
Java provides features to the Curator Server Service and is required for services with Neo4j databases. Metadata Central Teragator has a new Java 11 version requirement. Click here to view the recommended Java options. |
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| MySQL |
Some IPV Services require the MySQL relational database. Download the installer from MySQL's Official Website. |
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Neo4j |
The Neo4J is required in specific versions by these services: - for Analytics Service stays the same: Neo4j 3.5 See Neo4j for installation and upgrade details. Download the Community version zip file from Neo4j's website. |
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GhostScript |
Ghostscript is a standalone installer required for creating thumbnail previews of graphic files, providing support for .ai, .eps and .psd files. Download the version 9.25 from Ghostscripts github. |
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Erlang and RabbitMQ |
Erlang is a general purpose programming language used in runtime systems. Download Erlang from Erlang here and run the installer. RabbitMQ server program utilizes Erlang and interacts with Curator Server and Curator File Service. Download from here and run the installer. |
Prerequisites 3.5
Updated on December 10th, 2022