Installing the Hansoft server - Mac

To get started, download the Hansoft Server installation files. Once you have saved the dmg file on your hard drive, double-click it and follow the instructions.

Note:  Review the system requirements before you install Hansoft.

During the installation a guide will let you configure your administrator password and create a database.

Server install location

• Service name—The name of the service
• Run service as user—The user that will run the service. If the username you provided is not already associated with an existing user, Hansoft will create one for you.
• Install directory—The directory in which you install the server

Server configuration

• Name—The name of the server
• Port—The port that will be used by the server
• Hostname—The server address
• Admin password—The server password. This is the password used to log in to the server administrator client and is used to perform administrative tasks such as backup and restore.
• Confirm password—Confirm password for the server

Database configuration

• Name—The name of the database.
• Admin password—The password for the Administrator user of the database. This password is used to log in to the Hansoft client and perform administrative actions for this database.
• Confirm password—Confirm password for the database