Import Manager installation
This topic describes how to install the GFI OneConnect Import Manager on a machine within your network infrastructure.
This same procedure applies to both a fresh installation or an upgrade from a previous version.
IMPORTANT
Import Manager CANNOT be installed on the same server that has the other GFI OneConnect components. Install it on a different machine.
Unlike the other GFI OneConnect components, Import Manager can be installed on a Microsoft Exchange Server.
Important notes before installation
- Ensure that the GFI Account used is licensed for GFI OneConnect archiving.
- Log in to the machine using an account with domain administrative privileges.
- It is advisable to temporarily disable any anti-virus on the machine.
- During installation you will need to choose an installation mode:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Complete (recommended) | Install all the components required by Import Manager. This mode requires more disk space but enables you to use all features. Proceed with the installation steps below. |
| Custom | Install only selected components. This option allows users to choose which program features to install and where to install them. For more information refer to Custom Installation of Import Manager. |
System Requirement
Install GFI OneConnect Import Manager on a machined that meets or exceeds the following requirements:
Hardware requirements
| Component | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
|
Processor |
2GHz or better multi-core (x64 processor) |
|
Memory |
Minimum: 8 Gb Recommended: 16Gb |
|
Disk Space |
Minimum: Two independent hard drives capable of simultaneous read/write. Recommended: RAID 0 or better, NAS or SAN. |
| Network | Minimum: 100Mb/s full duplex network interface. Recommended: 1GB/s full duplex network interface. |
Software requirements
The GFI OneConnect server must use one of the operating systems:
| Operating System | Supported editions and notes |
|---|---|
|
Windows Server 2016 |
Standard or Datacenter |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | Standard or Datacenter |
| Windows Server 2012 | Standard or Datacenter |
|
Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Standard or Enterprise |
Other required software
| Software | Notes |
|---|---|
| .NET Framework |
.NET Framework 4.5 |
| Microsoft Outlook |
Microsoft Outlook 2010 or higher is required to Import emails from Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Office 365 mailboxes unless Import Manager is installed directly on the Microsoft Exchange Server. |
Installation procedure
- Download the installer from the GFI OneConnect administration console. For more information refer to Downloads page.
- Right-click the GFI OneConnect installer and choose Properties. From the General tab, click Unblock and then Apply. This step is required to prevent the operating system from blocking certain actions by the installer.
- Launch the installation wizard.
Credentials pages on the installation wizard
- In the Username and Password fields, enter your GFI Accounts area credentials or the account used when signing up to GFI OneConnect.
- Click Next in the welcome screen.
- If you agree with the License Agreement, select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next.
- Select the Complete installation mode. If you would like to exclude certain components from getting installed, select Custom. For more information refer to Custom Installation of Import Manager.
- The Fully Qualified DomainAddress or URL of a particular network. Name and the Friendly Name are automatically populated. This information refers to the machine where you are installing Import Manager. Double-check that they are correct and click Next.
- Under services credentials enter the Domain, Username and Password fields with the credentials of a domain admin account to run the service and click Next.
- Click Install to start the installation process.
- Click Finish.