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For Agris 24.0.0 please note: It may be best to use the Edge browser as the Chrome browser may block the links.

Introduction

Purpose

The Installation Instructions assist you in performing new software installations of the AGRIS System Version 24.0.0 software. Also use these instructions to upgrade AGRIS System Version 9.5.0 to this new version.
For information regarding running AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server, please refer to the documentation here: AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server

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Step #SectionStep

1.

Sec 2.2

Verify your workstations and servers meet or exceed the system requirements and check their compatibility with current hardware requirements.

2.

Sec 2.3

Install any outstanding Windows Service Packs (if necessary).

3.

Install a supported version of Actian PSQL/Zen Server on the database server(s) using the instructions available HERE

4.

Install a supported version of Actian PSQL/Zen Client on any AGRIS client workstations, including Citrix or Terminal Servers using the instructions available HERE

5.

Sec 2.5

Set up a padmin user account.

6.

Sec 2.7

Create a COM+ Services user account.

7.

Sec 2.8

Set up network COM+ access on the AGRIS Server.

8.

Sec 2.10

Set up the AGRIS directory structure and permissions.

9.

Sec 2.14

IMPORTANT! Back up your datasets.

10.

Stop the Actian PSQL/Zen services on the AGRIS server.

11.

Sec 3

Manually install AGRIS Server on the database server.

12.

Sec 4

Manually install AGRIS Server on any Citrix Servers/Terminal Servers.

13.

Sec 5

Manually install AGRIS Client on all your workstations.

14.

Sec 2.17

Download and manually install the latest AGRIS Service Pack on the database server and on any Citrix Servers/Terminal Servers.

15.

Sec 1.9

Use the Auto-Update feature to apply the latest service pack to all client workstations.

  16.      –Configure the Cultura AGRIS SYS License Service.  Refer to the instructions on this page.

17.

Launch AGRIS from a client workstation to create the datasets folder and first database.

18.

Sec 10

Update the licenses file and the extended options

19.

Sec 7

Install any standalone units that use oneWeigh.

20.

Sec 2.16

If necessary, set up Auto Blender configurations to include AGRIS User information.

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Install components in the following order based on the workstation operating system:

Windows 10 End of support - October 15, 2025

Windows 11

Actian PSQL/Zen 32-bit Client

Actian PSQL/Zen 32-bit Client

AGRIS Client

AGRIS Client

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  • Installing the .NET Framework:
    • For Windows 10 End of support - October 15, 2025 and Windows 11, part of the.NET Framework must be installed through the Programs and Features:
      • Click Start and type "Programs and Features", then click on the Programs and Features.
      • Click on the Turn Windows Features on or off link.
      • Checkmark the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) checkbox
      • Click OK to start the installation
      • Once the installation is complete, click Close
      • Close the Programs and Features
      • Proceed with the next step in the AGRIS installation.
    • For all other supported client operating systems, there are no extra steps for the .NET Framework.
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    Open the Agrisdist network share created in section 2.10,
  • Open the Setup.exe:
    • Right-click the Setup.exe and choose Run as Administrator. If there is a User Account Control message, click Allow.

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Install components in the following order based on the workstation operating system:

Windows 10 End of support - October 15, 2025

Windows 11

Actian PSQL/Zen Workgroup

Actian PSQL/Zen Workgroup

AGRIS Standalone

AGRIS Standalone

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  • Installing the .NET Framework:
    • For Windows 10 End of support - October 15, 2025 and Windows 11, part of the.NET Framework must be installed through the Programs and Features:
      • Click Start and type "Programs and Features", then click on the Programs and Features.
      • Click on the Turn Windows Features on or off link.
      • Checkmark the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) checkbox
      • Click OK to start the installation
      • Once the installation is complete, click Close
      • Close the Programs and Features
      • Proceed with the next step in the AGRIS installation.
    • For all other supported standalone operating systems, there are no extra steps for the .NET Framework.

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  • The final step in the installation process takes place in a command window. Do not manually close this window. When complete, this command window will automatically close and the computer will restart.



The Command Window


Configuring the Cultura AGRIS SYS License Service

Depending on your configuration and installation type, you may need to configure the Cultura AGRIS SYS License Service.  Refer to the instructions on this page.

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Starting AGRIS

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