These instructions for the installation of IIS as a software prerequisite apply to ImageServer and RIS. IIS is not necessary for installing Workstation only.
Why Do I need IIS?
The ClearCanvas ImageServer uses a web interface that is accessed by a web browser. In order for the browser to see these web pages, they need to be hosted on a Web Server running IIS 5.1, 6.0 or 7.0. In the simplest configuration, the ImageServer Application component and Web component will be installed onto the same computer (along with SQL Server), but it is entirely possible to scale the ImageServer for a large enterprise by installing the Web component only to dedicated Web Servers for load-balancing purposes. Similarly, the Application component and SQL Server can also be installed to decided application and database servers.
The ClearCanvas RIS which comprises of a server and client also uses a Web Server to deliver pages to the client application that is within the Workstation.
Installing on Windows XP
Although IIS is not normally included with Windows XP, version 5.1 can be installed for free using the Windows Installation CD. Note that Microsoft has allowed IIS to be installed in Windows XP Professional only; it is not been made readily available for XP Home Edition. Following the instructions below to perform the installation.
| 1. | Place the Windows Professional Installation CD into your optical drive. |
| 2. | From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel. |
| 3. | Open Add/Remove Programs. |
| 4. | Click on Add/Remove Windows Components. |
| 5. | Place a check mark in the Internet Information Services (IIS) component box. |
| 6. | Optionally, you can click on details and select individual components of IIS. |
| 7. | Click Next to begin the installation. |
Installing on Windows Vista
| 1. | From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel. |
| 2. | Under Programs and Features select Turn Windows features on or off. |
| 3. | Fill in the Internet Information Services (IIS) component box. |
| 4. | Optionally, you can click on details and select individual components of IIS. |
| 5. | Click Next to begin the Installation. |
Installing on Windows Server 2003 and 2008
| 1. | From the Start Menu, select the Mangae Your Server console. |
| 2. | Add the Application Server Role to your computer. |
| 3. | This role will give you the option to install IIS. |
| 4. | Alternatively, you can follow the XP procedure and add it through the Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Application Server > Details. |
After you complete the IIS install, you should be able to open a browser on the computer to http://localhost to see that IIS is now serving web pages.
If you already have .NET installed prior to installing IIS, you must register ASP.NET before .NET applications will work. Please see the ASP.NET Registration section for details.
