Installing Meridian

A Meridian installation can be as simple as a minimally configured, stand-alone installation for testing or demonstration purposes or as complex as a fully configured, complex global network of many vaults, optional modules, and integration with other information systems. Meridian may be distributed as either a full installation, or an update to an existing installation, depending on each particular release. In all instances you should first read completely the release notes that are included with each release, as they contain particular information about, and instructions for, the new release. Before you begin installation, you should consider the different installation configurations and the preparation that is required.

• Stand-alone configuration: A stand-alone configuration will act as server and client at the same time, for example, on a single computer for evaluation purposes. All functionality is available in this configuration.
• Client/server configuration: At least two computers are needed for a client/server configuration. One will act as server and all other computers will be clients. Various options in this configuration are described in About the deployment models.

There are two ways to obtain the release files:

• DVD-ROM distributed by BlueCielo ECM Solutions
• BlueCielo ECM Solutions FTP site. The download location and archive file password are communicated to BlueCielo Partners by email.

The setup programs detect previously installed versions and install the appropriate upgrade.