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Getting everything correct (pre-install checklist)
16-04-2014, 16:35 PM,
(This post was last modified: 18-04-2017, 23:25 PM by Clusters.)
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Getting everything correct (pre-install checklist)
I am about ready to get my SDS (C3) system put together and all ready.
Before I do, I just want to be sure I have "all my ducks in a row" and have a few questions I need to ask... 1) Xentry/DAS I understand DAS is accessed via Xentry, but is there a seperate license process for each? Again, I am using a C3 mux - so I want to be 100% clear how many serials/keys/etc I will need to get DAS/Xentry working. 2) Using under VMWare I have heard mix success with this. Just how A) Safe and B) Reliable is running the Xentry/DAS setup under VMWare? 3) Putting it all together In order to get my Xentry/DAS setup working with my C3 mux, is there anything else (additional software), pills, prayers, etc needed to make these 2 (err 3?) main pieces "work together"? 4) Advantages to using pre-installed images I am a seasoned conputer tech/programmer and so manipulating the computer-side of things is no problem. With that said, what are the advantages (if any) to using a pre-installed image such as Vmware, Dell 630 or IBM? 5) Using Serial-to-USB adapters I hear some people talk about how "not to use usb-to-serial" adapters, then I hear others say it works fine. As a computer programmer, I can say this: from the perspective of software, a program typically does not know the difference if you are using a usb-to-serial interface or a pci-to-serial interface. Hardware abstraction (within the OS) completely hides this from the application. Is there ultimately any issues running DAS/Xentry to the C3 mux via usb-to-serial, or should I stick with an old-fashioned serial interface? IN CLOSING: I plan to put all this information together in one neat little spot WITH the complete installer images, etc and upload it as a SINGLE archive to save people in the future from having to pull their hair out getting this set up. Many thanks in advance! - Dean |
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16-04-2014, 17:46 PM,
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RE: Getting everything correct (pre-install checklist)
Dean,
No to VMWare and USB-Serial adapters, VMWare is dog slow and very, very few adapters work. Just get a cheap old laptop with serial port, Dell E550 D630, whatever. Install XP, use the "Install Guide" on this forum and install it youself, easy. Other "seasoned computer tech/programmers" have failed, if so, just use my 03-04.2014 C3 image on this forum. Prayers and pills won't help, just skill and knowledge! Good Luck Regards |
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27-04-2014, 04:30 AM,
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RE: Getting everything correct (pre-install checklist)
Round 2 on the questions....
So I have read over 2 different install guides, one of them is "Mr Zoolookas". Everything done to the "t", but during initial installation of the Xentry system, I get an error about invalid key (contact service center). I forget the exact error off-hand, but it is during the initial install (never actually get past the install). Partitioning was done, all steps followed exactly as outlined by the guide. So besides that issue, I would like to post my next wave of questions (one of which may correct the above issue)... 1.a) I am trying to install Xentry 03-2014 (full install, 2 DVD images). Is there a specific guide or anything special that I need to be doing in addition to the Mr Zoolookas guide I have found? 1.b) Do I need to use a Dell D630 or IBM for any specific reason, or can I use any Windows XP based computer with a hardware serial port? I ask because i am not sure if the Xentry system is "expecting" a particular system brand/bios/etc. 2) Is there a more recent version of the Zoolookas guide I should be following (I have "Mr Zoolookas Guide 2"). I am happy to read and learn myself - but I think I need a bit of help getting pointed the correct place to search for the correct info. 3) Regarding keygens: is there a specific keygen for 03-2014, or are these keygens "universal". I have one, but it does not seem to let me change the AppID. 4) Once the key is correctly entered, does this expire? Will I need to re-enter it every 90 days or must i screw with keeping the date/time moved back all the time? 5) Should I have all internet access disconnected from my Xentry system during install (and perhaps even after?) 6) Last question (for now): The AppID.. mine was showing 253. Although the download was for 03-2014, is this the correct AppID, or is this something that has been hacked/tweaked/modified in order to make the keygens work? Thanks in advance for any info anyone has. I want to fully understand all the "why's" so I can create a comprehensive guide myself for others to follow. On a side note: I host/manage a small Datacenter business and would be happy to host some of these files myself (at least until Diamler sends a CAD letter). Everything in one place: installer files, fixes, keygens, etc all in one archive without silly sharing sites, speed limits or multiple files. Just clean simple FTP. Once wrapped up with the Xentry, I am moving to the Rheingold/INPA/NCS stuff... |
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27-04-2014, 10:25 AM,
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RE: Getting everything correct (pre-install checklist)
(27-04-2014, 04:30 AM)deanrantala Wrote: Round 2 on the questions.... Good Luck. Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons
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27-04-2014, 11:27 AM,
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RE: Getting everything correct (pre-install checklist)
2) Using under VMWare
I have heard mix success with this. Just how A) Safe and B) Reliable is running the Xentry/DAS setup under VMWare? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is reliable and safe and fast. Depends on the USB to serial you buy. Just buy a good card. If you want like me to have all diagnostics on one PC and don't own a shop, there is no other way than VMWare. If you have/help/associate a shop and do many diagnoses per day buy a laptop |
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27-04-2014, 13:09 PM,
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RE: Getting everything correct (pre-install checklist)
I just bought a shop, so I am buying a laptop.
Actually test-installing on a small desktop (with native serial) now to "familiarize myself" with the process. Found a D630 on CL for $75, I think I will grab one. |
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