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Version: 1.4.0

Installing Data Security Essentials

  1. Welcome Dialog Box

    • The Superna Data Security Essentials welcome dialog box will pop up automatically. Click Next to continue. welcome_dialog_box.png

  2. Accept License Agreement

    • In the License Agreement dialog box, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next. accept_license_agreement.png

  3. Choose Installation Location

    • In the Choose Destination Location dialog box, browse to the desired destination or click Next if the default location is appropriate. choose_destination_location.png

  4. Select Features to Install

    • In the Select Features dialog box, ensure that the necessary components are selected, then click Next. alt text

  5. Select Database Server Type

    Choose the database server type for your installation:

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    • SQL Server: Use full SQL Server (can be installed on a separate server)
    • SQL Server Express: Use SQL Server Express (installed locally)
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    With SQL Server option, you can run the database on a separate server and install Data Security Essentials on another VM, providing better scalability and performance for larger deployments.

    If you select SQL Server:

    1. Database Information

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    • Enter the Server Name (SQL Server instance)
    • Enter the Database Name

    1. Superna Data Security Database Authentication

      Specify the security settings for connection to SQL Server to create the database tables.

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      • Select the Create Database and Tables checkbox to enable authentication options
      • Choose your authentication method:
        • Integrated Security: Use Windows authentication
        • SQL Security: Use SQL Server authentication
          • Enter User Name
          • Enter Password
          • Confirm password

    2. Go to step 6: Enter Company Information

    If you select SQL Server Express:

    1. Contract Information

      • Enter your Company Name
      • Enter the Administrator Email
      • Choose your license option:
        • Install Evaluation Version - For trial purposes
        • Install with Contract License - For licensed deployment

    2. Go to step 6: Enter Company Information

  6. Enter Company Information

    • Enter your company's name, the administrator's name, and the license number you received from Superna. Click Next. alt text

  7. Specify Account Type

    • Specify the account type you want to use. Data Security Essentials services can run as a specified account or the built-in system account. alt text

  8. Enter Service Account Credentials

    • Enter the service account credentials that Data Security Essentials will use, along with the password. alt text

  9. Review Shortcut Folder

    • Review the folder name where Data Security Essentials shortcuts will be saved in the Start Menu. alt text

  10. Start Copying Files

    • Click Next when the Start Copying Files dialog box appears. The setup will begin transferring files to the specified locations. This process may take a few minutes.

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  11. Validate Prerequisites

    • Once the file installation is complete, a dialog box will prompt you to validate if all the prerequisites necessary to run Data Security Essentials are met
    • Click Validate to proceed. alt text

  12. Complete Installation

    • The installation of Superna Data Security Essentials will be completed.
    • Launch the application using the Data Security Essentials Admin icon on the Start Menu.