Installation & server setup

The installation of the Opera 3 SQL SE server and the client workstation software is straightforward. Details of the supported software environments and the initial configuration tasks that need to be completed on the server are included in the Installation & Implementation guide - available at docs.pegasus.co.uk.

Server prerequisites

Software

Description

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or later

This is the latest version of Windows for servers.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2

This is the software development framework used by Pegasus in the development of Opera 3 SQL SE.

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 or later

This is the data store technology used for Opera 3 SQL SE.

Microsoft Report Viewer 2015 Runtime

This is needed for generating reports that were designed for the data intensive processes that are run on the Opera 3 SQL SE server.

Workstation prerequisites

Software

Description

Microsoft Windows 10

This is the latest version of Windows for PCs.

Summary of features

Feature

Benefit

There are wizard programs for both the server and workstation installations.

The installation of the software is simple and straightforward.

The initial configuration of the server software is achieved using the Server Administration and Monitoring application.

Configuring the server software requires only a few steps before the workstation software can be installed.

Data structures are automatically updated after upgrade installations to include new data fields and tables required for feature improvements.

This saves time and effort after installing newer versions of Opera 3 SQL SE.