DSM Instructional – Installing Workstations

 

This document covers the installation of Workstations to use DSM.

NOTE:  You will need ADMINISTRATOR ACCESS to your computer or network to install DSM.

 

The first thing you will need to know is what type of Windows Operating system you will be installing on.

DSMSQL works on Windows XP and Higher.  It also functions in a “Cloud Capacity” on numerous other devices but you must subscribe to the DSM CLOUD configuration to take advantage of these features.

 

 WINDOWS INSTALLATION:  (Local installations)

To find out, right click “my computer” or “computer” and choose Properties.

 

On windows Vista & later, it says it on the main screen as seen below

Other operating systems may vary so if you are unsure, consult your IT staff to find out which type you have.

 

Next, obtain the proper setup file from www.dsm-software.com/support/

There are 32 BIT and 64 BIT installation files in the DOWNLOADS link.

Alternately, you may get them here:

 

 

Right click the installation file and Run As ADMINISTRATOR.  You must run this as the administrator for the proper support files to be installed.

Once setup is running, click NEXT 3 times.  If it needs to install other support files, it will do so AUTOMATICALLY.

When finished, simply CLICK FINISH.

 

Next, you need to set the proper rights on your computer to access DSM. This is required to use DSM.  You may have to have an ADMINISTRATOR do this for you.

Go to your computer and locate the C:\PROGRAM FILES\PEAK SOFTWARE SYSTEMS\  Folder.  Right Click and go to properties.

NOTE:  If a 64bit machine, replace C:\PROGRAM FILES\PEAK SOFTWARE SYSTEMS\  with  C:\PROGRAM FILES (x86)\PEAK SOFTWARE SYSTEMS\ 

On the properties window, click the SECURITY TAB:

Set the rights as shown here.  This is required to use DSM.

Once these rights have been set, find the new DSM ICON on your Desktop and double click it.

 

You will see the following screen:

Normally SUPPORT will have given you this information but if you need to get it, you can always find out by looking at another computer that functions with DSM.  To find that on another computer, go to C:\PROGRAM FILES\PEAK SOFTWARE SYSTEMS\    (or X86 if 64 bit) and find the file called CONNECT.EXE

Double click it and it will bring up the settings used.  Simply write them down and bring them over to your new installation.

On rare occasions, you may have to provide more advanced settings depending on your system.  If this is necessary, click the Advanced settings button and you will see the following screen.

NOTE:  The password can only be given by a system administrator or a support agent at Peak Software System, Inc.

 Once you have the correct settings in place, click “Test Connection,” and you should see this;

If successful, simply click ok, then OK again.

 

Launch DSM again and you will see a LOGIN SCREEN.  Simply log in and you’re on your way. J

 WINDOWS INSTALLATION:  (CLOUD installations)

The installation for CLOUD workstations is exactly the same except for the connection settings.

NOTE:  You must subscribe to the cloud service to install in this fashion.

Use the following connection settings shown below:

These settings will be given to you by your administrator or a Peak Support Representative.  If you experience issues with this, please contact us anytime.

 

 WINDOWS INSTALLATION using the 2X client 

 

The 2X client is used exclusively by the CLOUD customer configuration and is used for connections outside of your office.  It can be used on windows based platforms, smart phones, iPad and other devices and it’s the perfect connection tool for your remote employees.

 

Find the download on the downloads page under support and install the correct version.

If on a pc, follow these instructions:

Install the client.

 

Click NEXT:

 

Agree to the agreement, click Next.

 

Click NEXT:

 

Click Next:

 

Click YES:

 

Click OK:  You do not need to restart however.

 

Click FINISH:

 

Launching the 2X client will show you the following screen.  Click YES.

 

Enter your information exactly as shown here: 

 

 

End of document.