Setup Checklists
Use the following checklists to help install and set up SOTI Connect.
General Pre-Setup Checklist
- Review SOTI Connect Components to understand the basic architecture of SOTI Connect.
- Download the SOTI Connect installer. The download page also includes a link to the product release notes, which contain important information about new features and resolution of issues.
- Review hardware and software requirements for both cloud and on-premise installations as described in System Requirements.
Important: Close Windows Services
and Task Manager applications before performing any
installation related activities.
On-Premise New Installation Checklist
- Review the Network Ports information and open ports as necessary. The installer adds rules to the Windows Firewall, but you may require additional ports, depending on your environment.
- Install and set up SQL Server as described in Installing and Setting Up SQL Server.
- Install and set up HiveMQ, as described in Setting Up HiveMQ for MQTT Device Brokering. HiveMQ requires the installation of additional applications such as Java components and a keystore generation tool, needed when using MQTT devices.
- Install and set up third-party REST device middleware as required for Honeywell
Cloud Connect or Brother Device Conductor REST devices.Note: If you are experiencing issues installing Honeywell Cloud Connect, visit Honeywell.To find the Honeywell Cloud Connect User Guide, select .
- Run the SOTI Connect installer as described in Installing SOTI Connect. After installation, use the installer to add components or change the configuration.
- (Optional) Cluster multiple Protocol Adapters as described in Adding a New Protocol Adapter (PA) to Form a Cluster.
- (Optional) Cluster Management Services (MS) to provide a backup MS in case the primary one fails. See Setting Up a Management Service (MS) Cluster.
- (Optional) Cluster File Store services (FS), which provide load balancing and failover support, as described in Setting Up an FS Cluster.
Step 3 - Post Installation Setup Checklist
- Review the process for updating SOTI Connect as new releases become available, as described in Updating the Software Version.
- Review the content in About the Console, which provides information on initial setup within the console, including Managing Users and Managing Devices.
- Review the process for uninstalling SOTI Connect as described in Uninstalling SOTI Connect.