Set-up Overview

When you are ready to begin setting up your iFIX environment, use the following steps to set up your nodes.

To set up your nodes:

1. Set up each computer you require. Use the section Hardware Requirements as a guide and refer to the user manual that accompanies each computer for detailed setup information.
2. Install and optimize Microsoft Windows on each computer as needed. Also make sure you create a login account with administrator rights so you can install iFIX later. For instructions on optimizing Windows, refer to the Optimizing Virtual Memory section.
3. Set up the network adapters and network software required for each computer. Refer to the Networking iFIX Nodes and Advanced Topics chapters of the Setting Up the Environment manual for more information.
4. Install iFIX and any other hardware you may have purchased. Refer to the Installing the iFIX Software section for instructions. For information on installing other hardware, refer to that product's documentation.
5. Configure iFIX on each computer. Make sure that the user installing iFIX is a member of the Administrators Windows group. Refer to the Configuring iFIX Using the SCU chapter of the Setting Up the Environment manual for more information on configuring iFIX.