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This chapter describes the installation process for the OPC Portal Server.

Note: You can install the OPC Portal Server as an upgrade from a previously installed
version or as a new installation.

In This Chapter

Preparing to Install the OPC Portal Server .................................................. 2-1
Set Administrator Privileges to Start a Service ........................................... 2-1
Synchronizing the Real-time Clock................................................................. 2-2
Install the OPC Core Components Redistributable .................................. 2-2
Install the OPC Portal Server .......................................................................... 2-3
Using a Client on a Separate Computer ....................................................... 2-4

Preparing to Install the OPC Portal Server

You need these items to install the OPC Portal Server:

Distribution CD.

The installation process requires that you complete a number of tasks in the following
order:

Make sure you have a Windows administrator account with the privilege to start a

service.

Synchronize the real-time clock.

Install the OPC Core Components Redistributable.

Install the OPC Portal Server.

Set up Distributed COM (DCOM) if required.

Set Administrator Privileges to Start a Service

To ensure that a user of Windows XP can start a service, do the following:

Open the Windows Control Panel and navigate to Administrative Tools. Select

Local Security Policy.

The Security Settings dialog box opens.

Select Local Policies → User Rights Assignment.

Open the item Log on as a service.

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