2. Server Installation

Table of Contents

• 2.1. Step 1 - System Requirements

• 2.2. Step 2 - Create System Account

• 2.3. Step 3 - Configure CUPS and Samba

• 2.4. Step 4 - Optional System Settings

• 2.5. Step 5 - Check Firewall Settings

• 2.6. Step 6 - Download and Install

• 2.7. Step 7 - Save Encryption Keys

• 2.8. Step 8 - Configure

• 2.9. Step 9 - Share SavaPage Client Files

• 2.10. Step 10 - Testing

• 2.11. What’s next?

This chapter covers the initial installation and configuration of SavaPage in your network environment.

• If you are installing a new version over an existing installation please consult Upgrading from a Previous Version.

• If this installation is part of a migration from an old server please consult Migrating to a New Server before going on.

Initial installation takes only a few minutes on a prepared server. This guide will walk you through installation and configuration step-by-step. The process is summarized below:

1. System requirements check.

2. Downloading and installing SavaPage.

3. Completing the configuration.

4. Testing the software.

Tip

If you would like to know the technical details behind the SavaPage installer, take a look at the Installation Process.

2.1. Step 1 - System Requirements

Before proceeding with the installation you should take a few moments to verify system requirements. Is the operating system version supported and are patches up-to-date? Take a few minutes to verify the system is current and supported (see System Requirements).

The SavaPage installation program needs the commands which, strings, gunzip and perl. So, make sure the binutils, debianutils (for Debian based systems), perl and gzip packages are installed.