HPV Web/Server 2007 Install Guide

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Installation Instructions

Server-side application

The Housatonic Project Viewer Web/Server (HPV Web/Server 2007) is a server-side application. The typical installation involves installation on a dedicated server or a PC acting as a server. Team members access the Project Viewer via an intranet or internet connection. No installation is necessary on any client workstations.

Client-side / Workstation Requirements

Any computer, using any operating system supporting Microsoft© Internet Explorer 6 (or greater)may access Microsoft© Project Files using the HPV Web/Server via a network or internet connection. Assuming that the client computer has one of the aforementioned browsers installed, no installation or configuration is required on the client-side.

Server-side Requirements

The HPV Web/Server has the following requirements for installation on the server:

Operating System - Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003

Windows Components - Internet Information Server (IIS) versions 5 or 6

Software Packages - .NET Framework version 2.0

Microsoft© XML Parser (MSXML) version 3.0 SP4 or higher

If you are unsure whether you are running the necessary server components or versions, see our FAQ .

HPV Web Installation Steps

If your system meets the requirements above, follow these steps to install the Housatonic Project Viewer on your server.

1. Download the Installation Kit for HPV Web/Server (i.e. HPVWeb_Trial_9.0.0_En.exe);
2. Run the Installation Kit file (i.e. HPVWeb_Trial_9.0.0_En.exe);
3. Read the License Agreement and select Accept if you want to continue;
4. Enter your User Name and Company to match yours;
5. Select installation path and click Next;
6. In the IIS Configuration Page you will be able to set the site where the HPV Web/Server should be installed. Notice that in Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional, you may only install the application in the Default Web Site as a Virtual Folder. Windows 2003 and Windows 2000 Servers are also able to install the application as a Virtual Folder in an existing site, but they also have the possibility of installing it in the root of a New Web Site.
7. Click Install and wait for setup to finalize settings;
8. Click Finish to end the installation process.

Begin collaborating

Distribute the select page's address (link) to users for better MS Project collaboration.

View MPP Files

You can view the MPP files using absolute path like:

http://localhost/HPWeb/Views.aspx?mppfile=http://server/files/sample.mpp

The server where the mpp file is situated may be either:

·         The same computer on which HPV Web/Server is installed

·         A computer in the same network

·         An Internet Server

On the same computer

1. You may either place the mpp files inside the \InstallationFolder\Files\Mpp\ folder, creating any folder structure you want, inside that folder ( i.e. \InstallationFolder\Files\Mpp\Path1\...\PathN\sample.mpp or \InstallationFolder\Files\Mpp\ sample.mpp ) then simply access the link using relative path ( i.e http://localhost/HPWeb/Views.aspx?mppfile=Path1/.../PathN/sample.mpp or http://localhost/HPWeb/Views.aspx?mppfile=sample.mpp )  
2. You may also place anywhere on the local computer ( i.e. C:\MyMPPFiles\sample.mpp ), then simply create a Virtual Folder to that path in the current Internet Server ( i.e. MyMPPFiles ), then you may access your MPP Files by simply giving the full link to the file as a parameter ( i.e. http://localhost/HPVWeb/Views.aspx?mppfile=http://localhost/MyMPPFiles/sample.mpp )

On a computer in the same network

1. You may also place your mpp files anywhere on your local network ( i.e. \\OtherComputer\C:\MyMPPFiles\sample.mpp ), then simply create a Map Drive on the computer to that folder on the computer where HPVWeb is installed, then simply follow the steps like the above to create a Virtual Folder to that path in the current Internet Server
2. You may also set the network computer with the IIS to publish the MPP Files, and then simply call http://localhost/HPVWeb/Views.aspx?mppfile=http://OtherComputer/MyMPPFiles/sample.mpp to view the file.

On an Internet Server

1. You may also place your mpp files anywhere on a computer that has internet access and IIS installed. You must create a Virtual Folder on that computer to the MPP Files folder, and then simply call from HPV Web http://localhost/HPVWeb/Views.aspx?mppfile=http://www.MyServer.com/MyMPPFiles/sample.mpp to load the file.

To Uninstall HPV Web/Server 2007

To uninstall HPV open Start -> Control Panel -> Add Remove Programs . Select HPV Web/Server 2007 then Remove.

If you experience trouble while installing the HPV Web/Server, please refer to our FAQ.

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