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 (latest version)
Basic Infrastructure and Prerequisites
The list of infrastructure items you need to be successful is provided below.
- Database Server (Windows Server 2016-2019) with the following components 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 the following components 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 information for the ODS / API platform. It is always recommended to follow your institution's best practices for maintenance and backups.
The install process in the next section will automatically install .NET Core 3.1 Runtime, .NET Core 3.1 Hosting Bundle, and Internet Information Service if they are not already present on your server.
Install Ed-Fi Solution Components
- Install the ODS / API for Suite 3 v5.2 by following the instructions for installing the ODS / API in Shared Instance mode here. These instructions will also install the Admin App.
- Install the latest version of Analytics Middle Tier by following the AMT Deployment Guide.