In this step you will install the components of the Ed-Fi solution needed for the starter kit. These components are:
- ODS/API for Suite 3 v5.2
- Admin App for Suite 3 v2.2
- Analytics Middle Tier v2.2
Basic Infrastructure & Prerequisites
The list of infrastructure items you need to be successful are provided below.
- Database Server (Windows Server 2016-2019) with following components are installed:
PowerShell 5.0.
.NET Core 3.1 Runtime.
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or 2017 Standard (or higher)
- Web Server (Windows Server 2016-2019) with following components are installed:
.NET Core 3.1 Hosting Bundle. The .NET Core 3.1 Hosting Bundle is required for running the API on IIS.
Internet Information Services. IIS is the web server that will run the ODS / API.
For more details on setting up required components and software, refer to Getting Started - Binary Installation. It is always recommended to follow your institutions best practices for maintenance and backups.
Install Ed-Fi Solution Components
- Install the ODS/API and Admin App for Suite 3 v2.2 by following the instructions for ODS/API Shared Instance Installation Steps.
- Install the Analytics Middle Tier by following the Deployment Guide.