Install LYNX RemotePortal Software

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The LYNX RemotePortal software is the program that securely connects your web server to your
SQL Server database and allows your field personnel to upload images into your LynxData Database
using the webacquire tool, etc.

Download and unzip the install files for the LYNX Web Application: http://lynxpm.com/downloads/efiles/lynxremoteportal5507.zip Once you have unzipped the files into the folder right click on the "setup.exe" file and choose "run as administrator" if you are using Windows Vista, or Windows 7, otherwise just double click on the file.


Next the Installshield wizard will pull up. Please click next. On the next screen enter your windows user name and
orginazation if you want. (optional).



It will then ask you to point to the SQL Server. You can just enter in your SQL server name if you know it, or you can browse to
see if the wizard can locate your servers for you. You can leave the "Connect using" Windows authentication, however, your SQL
Server may require you to enter the SA password, or a complete SQL Server Administrator user account information. then click
"Next" On the next screen if you are ready to go click "Install".



Please be patient, it may take a few minutes for the bar to start moving, but the application is installing and should very quickly bring
you to the next screen telling you the install is complete. Click "Finish" and you are done!



To test and see if your RemotePortal software is running, download and install the LYNX WebAcquire tool and see if you can connect to
the database. If you have any questions please contact us.