Updating the Nodinite Install And Update Tool
In this section, you will learn how to update the Nodinite Install and Update tool.
The Nodinite Install and Update tool is easily updated using the latest software package (MSI). New features will get default settings, make sure to read the release notes.
Release notes
For information about the releases, please visit the Nodinite release notes.
Running Version
The currently running version of the Nodinite Install and Update tool is visible below the menu:
PreReq: You must have successfully installed the Nodinite Install and Update tool prior to an update.
You must be a local administrator to have the right to install (and thereby update) Windows Services
Step 1: Start the installer
Double click on the MSI file to start the update process of the Nodinite Install and Update tool.
Depending on settings in Windows, a security warning may be presented. Click the 'Run' button to continue.
Step 2: Welcome Screen
On successful execution of the MSI file a Welcome screen will be presented.
Click on the 'Next' button to continue with the update process or click on the 'Cancel' button to quit the installer.
Step 3: Accept End User License Agreement
Step 4: Custom Setup
Select features and location to update. Default settings are recommended.
Note: If you change the location, your old configuration will be lost
Click on the 'Next' button to continue with the update process or click on the 'Cancel' button to quit the installer.
Step 5: Service Account Information
Enter the credentials for the Account to run Nodinite Install and Update tool.
Domain: The name of the Domain the Server belongs to. If a local account is being used, use the name of the server or . (dot) as Domain
User: The name of the account
Password: The password for the account
Note: The account for the Update Service must be a local administrator (since it installs Windows Services)
Click on the 'Next' button to continue with the update process or click on the 'Cancel' button to quit the installer.
Insufficient Privileges
Error message when account information does not meet Prerequisites.
If you get this message, the most common reason is that the account is not allowed to run as a service and/or is not local Administrator on the server. Follow the guide How to set Logon as a Service right and click retry. If the problem remains, click cancel and restart. Make sure that the credentials are typed correctly!
Tip: Check the local event log if there are errors (both System and Application)
Step 6: Completed setup
The last step of the update process gives either a success or a premature exit.
Successful update example
Failed update example: A failed update will render a premature exit
Click on the 'Finish' button to Exit and quit the installer (update process).
When the setup has finished your default browser opens with the Web Interface of the Nodinite Install and Update tool.
Support
Contact our Support for additional guidance if you fail to resolve the update problem.
Note: There may be additional information written to the Windows Event logs