Configuration Wizard

The Configuration Wizard launches immediately after the initial installation is completed. The Configuration Wizard guides you step-by-step through the configuration of Data Platform.

Note:For subsequent re-configurations following an initial installation, you can proceed directly to the Configuration Wizard. Start the wizard from the Windows Start menu, or locate the ConfigurationWizard.exe file in the BDNA\BDNA Data Platform\Bin installation folder. Double-click the ConfigurationWizard.exe file to launch the Configuration Wizard.

Configuring Data Platform

The following table shows you what information/input you will need to provide, depending on which configuration path you choose.

Configuration Step

Description

#1: Register license key.

Enter your license key or download a trial key.

#2: Download and install catalog.

Download the catalog, or enter the location of a previously downloaded catalog.

#3: Select a database option.

Applies only to creating a new Data Platform database or using an existing database.

#4: Specify database information.

You must provide connection information for an existing or new database. Applies only to creating a new database or using an existing one.

#5: Specify authentication type

Local user or AD/LDAP. If AD/LDAP, authentication settings dialog opens. Enter AD/LDAP settings.

#6: Configure Normalize CM now or later.

Note:Normalize CM is an optional feature. This dialog will only appear if you have a license key for Normalize CM.

Configure now to add the Normalize CM process to the Administration Console.

#7: Enter information about the ConfigMgr server. (Normalize CM only.)

Enter information to connect Normalize CM to the ConfigMgr server and database.

#8: Specify settings in the Normalize CM server configuration screen (Normalize CM only).

Select servers to include in normalization and/or reporting

#9: Install the selected servers (Normalize CM only).

Validate server settings, or modify settings as necessary.

#10: Complete the installation and open the Data Platform Administration Console.

The Administration Console opens automatically after configuration is finished.