For a new installation, you install higher system programs first in the sequence indicated below.

To install a new JP1/Software Distribution:

1. Install JP1/Software Distribution Manager
   Install JP1/Software Distribution Manager in the managing server PC.
   
2. Create a relational database.
   You must create it using Database Manager. For details about how to create a relational database, see 7. Setting Up a Relational Database.
   
3. Install JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system).
   Install JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) in any relay system PCs.
   
4. Install JP1/Software Distribution Client (client).
   Install JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) in the client PCs.
   Although installation can be performed from a medium, using an installation set created by JP1/Software Distribution Administrator Kit is more convenient when there are many client computers. For details about how to use an installation set to install JP1/Software Distribution Client (client), see 1.2.4 Using an installation set to install JP1/Software Distribution Client (client).
   

Notes on installation

• After installing JP1/Software Distribution Manager or JP1/Software Distribution Client, you must restart the computer before installing other software.
• You must specify a directory on a local drive for the installation directory or for any directory that needs to be specified during setup. If you specify a directory on a network drive, the system is not guaranteed to run correctly.
  However, you can specify (in UNC format) a directory on a network drive as the operation history storage directory or as the operation history backup directory.
  
• After installing JP1/Software Distribution Manager on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012, the following messages might be output to the Windows event (system) log. However, this does not cause any operational problem.
  
  • The Remote Install Service is marked as an interactive service. However, the system is configured to not allow interactive services. This service may not function properly.
  • The Hitachi Alert Process Service is marked as an interactive service. However, the system is configured to not allow interactive services. This service may not function properly.
  • The Hitachi SMC Service is marked as an interactive service. However, the system is configured to not allow interactive services. This service may not function properly.
• After installing JP1/Software Distribution Client on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2012, the following messages might be output to the Windows event (system) log. However, this does not cause any operational problem.
  
  • The Client Install Service is marked as an interactive service. However, the system is configured to not allow interactive services. This service may not function properly.
  • The Hitachi Alert Process Service is marked as an interactive service. However, the system is configured to not allow interactive services. This service may not function properly.
  • The Hitachi SMC Service is marked as an interactive service. However, the system is configured to not allow interactive services. This service may not function properly.