Install XProtect Update Manager using the installation wizard

To install the relevant XProtect Update Manager elements:

  1. Download XProtect Update Manager from the Milestone software download page (https://www.milestonesys.com/downloads/).

  2. Double-click on the file to launch the installer. The welcome window is displayed.

    Select Next.

  3. Read the Milestone End-user License Agreement. Select the I accept the terms in the license agreement check box and click Next.

  4. Select the elements to install:

    • XProtect Update Manager Server . The service downloads and stores the hotfixes and communicates with the agents. Install the service on a host in your network that is reachable by the agents.

    • XProtect Update Manager Agent. Install the agent on every host with an XProtect component.

    • XProtect Update Manager Client. Install the desktop application on any host from which you want to view and update your XProtect components.

    Then, select Next.

  5. Select an installation folder and specify the following:

    • Server address. Specify the IP address or host name of the host that runs the XProtect Update Manager service.

    • Select certificate. Select a .pfx file to encrypt the connection between the XProtect Update Manager elements.

      All hosts with an XProtect Update Manager element must trust the certificate. You can reuse the VMS certificates or generate new ones. For more information, see the XProtect VMS certificates guide.

      Select Next to install XProtect Update Manager. Once the installation is complete, a list of the installed elements appears.