Deploy Network Operations Manager

Install SolarWinds Network Operations Manager

Do not install SolarWinds products on a domain controller or use the same database server as a Research in Motion (RIM) Blackberry server.

1. Log in as an administrator to the server on which you are installing SolarWinds Network Operations Manager.
2. Extract the contents of the downloaded installation .ZIP file, including any .ZIP files included inside of the file.
3. Install SolarWinds NPM.

   Downloading and installing Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 can take more than 20 minutes. If your computer reboots, run the installation again.

4. Run the Configuration Wizard.
5. Install the following products in order. Do not run the Configuration Wizard until all products have been installed.
   1. NTA
   2. VNQM
   3. UDT
6. Run the Configuration Wizard.

Upgrade to Network Operations Manager

If you have one or more product modules included with Network Operations Manager, upgrade your products. Use the Multiple Products Upgrade Guide for an upgrade checklist, upgrade gotchas, and to build your upgrade path.

You can skip checking the product requirements and use the Network Operations Manager system requirements instead.

After you have upgraded your previously installed product modules, install your new modules using the installation instructions. Skip any module that you have already upgraded.