Nobix Alert Server installation consists of a single setup program, which is downloaded from the Nobix Alert Download Page, Nobix Alert Server link. The setup program may be downloaded and run directly from the Nobix web site, or may be downloaded, saved, and then run at a later time. The setup program should be run on the machine that the installation is planned for.

Alert Server requires an activation key to be entered before it may be used. The installation can be completed without the key, however the software will not be able to be started until after the key is entered. After installation a key may be entered by using the Windows Start menu, All Programs, Nobix Alert, Tools, and then selecting Activate Software.

If you already have the activation key in hand, plan on about 20 minutes to complete the installation. If you run into difficulty, please contact Nobix Support at 1-925-659-3500, 8:30 - 5:00 PST.

After downloading and starting the Alert Server setup program, the following dialog is displayed

Once the Begin Setup button is pressed, the installation becomes automated, and when required, user input is requested.

There are four tasks required for the installation, and they are presented in an automated fashion.

1. Install Nobix Alert Server

A standard Windows Installer setup is run. Please use the default values that are presented.

2. Activate Nobix Alert Server

The activation key is prompted for. Only a key for Nobix Alert Server may be used. If a key had already been entered, its activation status is displayed. If you do not have an activation key available at this time, the cancel button may be pressed and the key entered at a later time.

3. Configure Alert Service

The Alert and Alerter services are configured. No user interaction is required.

4. Install SQL Server Instance

This step displays the SQL Server instance dialog



This program checks for existing instances of Microsoft SQL Server that Nobix Alert may utilize. If any are already installed on this machine, and you wish to make use of an existing instance for Nobix Alert, select it in the list and press the Select button.

If there are no existing instances to utilize, or you wish to install a new instance of SQL Server Express, select the line "Install New Instance" then press the Select button. A new instance name will be prompted for and installed. Microsoft SQL Server Express is freely redistributable and included with Nobix Alert Server. SQL Server Express installation is automated and no user input is required.

The SQL Server Instance setup program may be run any time after installation from the Windows Start menu by selecting Start, All Programs, Nobix Alert, Tools, then select Setup SQL Server Instance

After a successful installation, the check boxes in the setup dialog change to green. Any uncompleted steps are displayed in red. Uncompleted steps, generally the activation key step or the SQL Server instance step, must be completed before Nobix Alert may be started.

Once the installation is successful, the Nobix Alert and Aleter services are started and the Messaging Interface may be used to configure recipients and subsequently send messages. Please review the Quick Start Guide.

User Licensing

Nobix Alert Server is licensed for a specific number of recipients using an activation key. If the number of recipients exceeds the licensed quantity, various warning messages are generated. Alert Server will not distribute messages to more recipients than allowed by its license. The number of recipients licensed may be viewed in the Help → About dialog in the Messaging Interface.