# Server Installation

Please make sure, that you have all files available to install your aqua server.

* aqua for IIS Installer.msi
* license.lic

First, you must install the **aqua for IIS Installer.msi** on the Microsoft Windows server. In order to do so, double-click on the file.  

<figure><img src="http://aquawiki.andagon.com/pictures/drex_server_installation_custom.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Click Next. Choose the default path and click *Next.* &#x20;

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The next screen requires some configuration. &#x20;

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| **Instance name:**            | name of your aqua server                                                  |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Notification mail address** | email address of the notification sender.                                 |
| **Notification mail host**    | host name of your mail server                                             |
| **Customer ID**               | this field may remain empty                                               |
| **License file**              | path to your local aqua license file                                      |
| **Database type**             | Choose your database type and deactivate the check box Configure database |

&#x20;Click on Next. Enter the required data according to your SQL-Instance. This data can also be changed afterwards. Click on *Next*, read the hints and click on *Next*. &#x20;

<figure><img src="http://aquawiki.andagon.com/pictures/drex_server_installation_custom_4.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The aqua server is being installed now. &#x20;

<figure><img src="http://aquawiki.andagon.com/pictures/drex_server_installation_custom_5.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Finally, you will receive the following message: &#x20;

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The aqua server has been successfully installed. The next step is to connect aqua to the corresponding database.\ <br>


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