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'''''NOTE:''' For Security system compatability, see the list of [[Supported Panels]]''
 
'''''NOTE:''' For Security system compatability, see the list of [[Supported Panels]]''
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==Supported Operating Systems==
 
  
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*Windows XP Professional with Service pack 3 or higher
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== Getting Started Guides ==
  
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*Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2, Windows Installer 3.1, and kb926255 Windows Updates installed
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[[Standalone DLS NA]]
  
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*Windows Vista
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[[Workgroup DLS NA]]
  
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[[Standalone DLS INT]]
  
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To determine what Service Pack version of Microsoft XP Professional you are running and if the kb926255 Windows Update is installed follow this [[Determine Operating System in Use|link]]
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[[Workgroup DLS INT]]
  
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== Prerequisites ==  
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== End User License Agreement ==
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[[DSC Software EULA|DSC Software End User License Agreement]]
  
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The following applications must be installed for DLS IV to operate.
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==DLS Packages==
  
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1) Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 SP1
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*'''DLS 5 Stand-alone'''
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DLS 5 is the direct replacement for DLS package. It runs on a local machine with all the components installed within it and contains enhance GUI functionality and modified features compare to DLS. This application can be installed via EXE file which will be placed on www.dsc.com or from the existing Auto Updater which will be deleted from the machine ones DLS 5 will be installed.
  
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2) Microsoft SQL Express 2005 SP3
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*'''DLS 5 Workgroup Mode'''
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DLS 5 Workgroup is a feature embedded on top of the existing DLS 5 platform.  There are two parts of this feature:  DLS 5 Workgroup Server and DLS 5 Workgroup Client.  DLS 5 Workgroup Server will be installed on one machine which will act as a server to all the DLS 5 Workgroup Clients installed on different machines.  The database installed on the DLS 5 Workgroup Server machine will be shared among all the DLS 5 Workgroup Clients.  All the services will be installed on a server and user(s) will only install DLS 5 Workgroup Client on their machines.  Maximum of eight modems will be connected to DLS 5 Workgroup Server machine and maximum of eight overall concurrent PSTN communications will be accepted at a time.  20 concurrent of each Ethernet and SMS communications can be executed with the next job going into queue.  Maximum of 200 jobs combined (PSTN, Ethernet & SMS) can be queued on Workgroup Server.  This product is very much similar to current DSC ES but smaller in scale and with improved installation method.    The DLS 5 Workgroup Client and DLS 5 stand-alone can be installed on the same machine but only one can be run at a time.  This will provide flexibility for the end user to work either online or offline.
  
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3) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Runtime (x86)  
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*'''DLS System Administrator'''
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DLS 5 System Admin package is designed to be operated by non-technical end users.  They will be able to manage and monitor their system but will not be able to configure/program it (no [*8] Installer programming).  This package will be distributed as one NSIS EXE file and will be generic for both NA & INT markets (no separate market installation packages).  As DLS, there will be two types of DLS SA packages: Stand-alone and Workgroup Mode.
  
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During the installation process, DLS IV detects any missing applications and  automatically installs them for you. However, to speed up the DLS IV installation process or if you are having trouble with the automated installation of prerequisites, these applications may be installed manually by the user before starting the DLS IV installation. They must be installed in the order listed below.  
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*'''DSC ES'''
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This is a client-to-server application designed for medium to large businesses to house their entire remote operations in one central location.  The bulk of work is pushed from the Client onto the Server.  Every time Client submits communication jobs or tries to access the account(s), it gets connected to the server. No Database and Services are installed on the client machine.
  
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1) Windows Installer v3.1
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==Supported Operating Systems==
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- http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C
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2) Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 SP1
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Please review the respective solution Getting Started Guide
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- http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=AB99342F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7
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3) Microsoft SQL Express 2005 SP3
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==Unsupported Operating Systems==
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- http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3181842a-4090-4431-acdd-9a1c832e65a6
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4) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Runtime (x86)
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*Mac OS
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- http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf
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*Linux
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*Virtual Box/VM Ware
  
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Any critical updates to these prerequisites should be installed via Windows Update.
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== Supported Database ==
  
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== Minimum System Requirements==
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Standalone/Workgroup Solution:
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*SQLite
  
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To support the prerequisites for DLS IV the following system requirements must be met:
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Enterprise Client (ES) Solution:
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*SQL Server 2008
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''Please note: ES Installation is not compatible with SQL Server Edition version''
  
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* '''Processor''': 600 megahertz (MHz) Pentium III compatible or faster processor - 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster is recommended
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== Downloading ==
  
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* '''RAM''': 1GB of System Memory
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Download the DLS 5 executable file from [http://www.dsc.com The DSC homepage]
  
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* '''Hard Disk''': Up to 1GB of available space may be required. 
 
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''Note: DLS uses only 40MB, additional hard disk space may be required for prerequisites.''
 
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* '''CD or DVD Drive''': Not required
 
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* '''Display''': 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (Recommended)
 
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== Downloading ==
 
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Download the DLS IV Updater from [http://www.dsc.com The DSC homepage]
 
 
== Installation ==
 
== Installation ==
  
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DLS IV is built with the future in mind. It runs on Microsoft's powerful .NET Framework 3.5 and MSSQL Express database engine. If you do not currently have these software packages installed, the DLS IV installer will automatically download the latest version directly from Microsoft.com for you and install them without any unnecessary intervention from you, the user.
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DLS 5 is built with the future in mind. It runs on Microsoft's powerful .NET Framework 4.0 and now using SQLite database. If you do not currently have these software packages installed, they will be installed automatically during the DLS 5 installation process.
  
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The installation process begins with the DLS IV Updater. The Updater manages the rest of the installation process for you and will provide updates in the future as DSC rolls out additional driver packs and feature updates.
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The installation process begins once installation file is executed.
  
 
Here is a brief run-down of the installation steps:
 
Here is a brief run-down of the installation steps:
  
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1. Install the DLS IV Updater.
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1. Install the installation executable file from [www.dsc.com].
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2. The DLS IV Updater installation checks for prerequisite applications (VC++ Runtime, .NET Framwork 3.5, and MSSQL Express).
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3. If the .NET Framework 3.5 software is missing, it is downloaded directly from microsoft.com and automatically launched.
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4. If the MSSQL Express software is missing, it is downloaded directly from microsoft.com and automatically launched.
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5. If Visual C++ Runtime components are missing, they are downloaded directly from microsoft.com and automatically launched.
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6. The DLS IV Updater launches and displays the latest available DLS IV products. Choose the DLS IV Engine and any of the available driver packs you need.
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2. The installation process will check for prerequisite applications (VC++ Runtime, and .NET Framwork 3.5).
  
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7. The selected components are downloaded directly from the DSC FTP site and installed.
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3. If the .NET Framework 4.0 software is missing, it is downloaded directly from [www.microsoft.com] and automatically launched.
  
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8. Close the DLS IV Updater software and start using DLS IV.
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4. If Visual C++ Runtime components are missing, they are downloaded directly from [www.microsoft.com] and automatically launched.
  
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== Login ==
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Once all the prerequisites and engine files are successfully installed, DLS 5 login window will appear.
  
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The default administrator username/password for DLS IV is Username = admin Password = 1234. It is strongly recommended that you change the Administrator's password immediately after installing DLS IV. The default username/password for earlier DSC downloading products is supported, but it is limited to "User" privileges. It is not an "Administrator" account. Username = DSC Password = 1234.
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'''''NOTE:''' SQLite is a light-weight database which does not require any database engine installation.

Latest revision as of 18:05, 13 June 2014


NOTE: For Security system compatability, see the list of Supported Panels

Getting Started Guides

Standalone DLS NA

Workgroup DLS NA

Standalone DLS INT

Workgroup DLS INT

End User License Agreement

DSC Software End User License Agreement

DLS Packages

  • DLS 5 Stand-alone

DLS 5 is the direct replacement for DLS package. It runs on a local machine with all the components installed within it and contains enhance GUI functionality and modified features compare to DLS. This application can be installed via EXE file which will be placed on www.dsc.com or from the existing Auto Updater which will be deleted from the machine ones DLS 5 will be installed.

  • DLS 5 Workgroup Mode

DLS 5 Workgroup is a feature embedded on top of the existing DLS 5 platform. There are two parts of this feature: DLS 5 Workgroup Server and DLS 5 Workgroup Client. DLS 5 Workgroup Server will be installed on one machine which will act as a server to all the DLS 5 Workgroup Clients installed on different machines. The database installed on the DLS 5 Workgroup Server machine will be shared among all the DLS 5 Workgroup Clients. All the services will be installed on a server and user(s) will only install DLS 5 Workgroup Client on their machines. Maximum of eight modems will be connected to DLS 5 Workgroup Server machine and maximum of eight overall concurrent PSTN communications will be accepted at a time. 20 concurrent of each Ethernet and SMS communications can be executed with the next job going into queue. Maximum of 200 jobs combined (PSTN, Ethernet & SMS) can be queued on Workgroup Server. This product is very much similar to current DSC ES but smaller in scale and with improved installation method. The DLS 5 Workgroup Client and DLS 5 stand-alone can be installed on the same machine but only one can be run at a time. This will provide flexibility for the end user to work either online or offline.

  • DLS System Administrator

DLS 5 System Admin package is designed to be operated by non-technical end users. They will be able to manage and monitor their system but will not be able to configure/program it (no [*8] Installer programming). This package will be distributed as one NSIS EXE file and will be generic for both NA & INT markets (no separate market installation packages). As DLS, there will be two types of DLS SA packages: Stand-alone and Workgroup Mode.

  • DSC ES

This is a client-to-server application designed for medium to large businesses to house their entire remote operations in one central location. The bulk of work is pushed from the Client onto the Server. Every time Client submits communication jobs or tries to access the account(s), it gets connected to the server. No Database and Services are installed on the client machine.

Supported Operating Systems

Please review the respective solution Getting Started Guide

Unsupported Operating Systems

  • Mac OS
  • Linux
  • Virtual Box/VM Ware

Supported Database

Standalone/Workgroup Solution:

  • SQLite

Enterprise Client (ES) Solution:

  • SQL Server 2008

Please note: ES Installation is not compatible with SQL Server Edition version

Downloading

Download the DLS 5 executable file from The DSC homepage

Installation

DLS 5 is built with the future in mind. It runs on Microsoft's powerful .NET Framework 4.0 and now using SQLite database. If you do not currently have these software packages installed, they will be installed automatically during the DLS 5 installation process.

The installation process begins once installation file is executed.

Here is a brief run-down of the installation steps:

1. Install the installation executable file from [www.dsc.com].

2. The installation process will check for prerequisite applications (VC++ Runtime, and .NET Framwork 3.5).

3. If the .NET Framework 4.0 software is missing, it is downloaded directly from [www.microsoft.com] and automatically launched.

4. If Visual C++ Runtime components are missing, they are downloaded directly from [www.microsoft.com] and automatically launched.

Once all the prerequisites and engine files are successfully installed, DLS 5 login window will appear.

NOTE: SQLite is a light-weight database which does not require any database engine installation.

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