BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise 2016 Administrator's Guide

Choosing an installation file

The Meridian Enterprise server software is provided in one version, 64-bit. The Meridian Enterprise client software is provided in two versions, 32-bit and 64-bit. Different installation methods are provided depending on the feature set installed: executable setup programs (.exe) and Windows Installer packages (.msi). Both methods install the same software, choose the one that is the most convenient for you. Both methods can be used interactively or in silent mode for automated installation. The version that you want to install and the method that you want to use will determine which file to use for installation.

The following table summarizes the capabilities of each setup file and refers to other topics that provide details about how to use the files.

Meridian Web Client.exe

Meridian Web Client (x64).exe

We generally recommend the 64-bit installation files. Some features in the Meridian Enterprise 64-bit programs rely on Windows or third-party components for which 64-bit versions may not be available. For a list of the features with limited or no 64-bit support and possible workarounds, see the Release Notes for this version of Meridian Enterprise or contact your BlueCielo Solutions Partner for the latest information available on the BlueCielo extranet.

The 64-bit editions of the Windows desktop client applications are supported on all 64-bit editions of the Microsoft desktop operating systems that are listed in the Supported Software document for this version of Meridian Enterprise. The 32-bit editions may work on 64-bit operating systems and will run as 32-bit processes but some components such as application links that synchronize properties to a file may not work or will cause errors.

For a list of the individual components that can be installed by the Meridian client setup packages, see Installing or removing optional components.