_Ed-Fi Solution - LEA Starter Kits

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 v5.3
• Admin App for Suite 3 v2.3.1
• 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). 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.

Install Ed-Fi Solution Components

• Install the ODS / API for Suite 3 v5.3 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.