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Installing the Software

Chapter summary

This chapter explains how to install the server and client components of Financial Analyzer and set correct directory and file access. The chapter also provides information about configuring Financial Analyzer for Web access and setting up the Task Processor to run in the background.

List of topics

This chapter includes the following topics:

• Determining Which Server Component to Install

• Installing Financial Analyzer on the Server

• Understanding the Installed Server Directories and Files

• Installing Financial Analyzer on Client PCs

• Performing a Single-user Installation on a Client PC

• Performing a Shared Installation on a Client PC

• Understanding the Installed Client Directories and Files

• Setting Directory and File Access

• Financial Analyzer Database Security

• Configuring Financial Analyzer for Web Access

• Configuring the Task Processor to Run in the Background

• Starting Financial Analyzer for the First Time