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+#Installing Izenda
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+##Instructions
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+Thank you for registering and downloading Izenda. If you do not receive your License Key please check your SPAM box or contact [sales@izenda.com](mailto:sales@Izenda.com).
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+By downloading software of Izenda LLC, you agree to the [End User License Agreement](http://www.izenda.com/site/downloads/izendaeula.pdf). If you do not agree with such terms and conditions, do not download the software.
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+To start using Izenda Reports Starter Kit you should take a few simple steps. If you need more information about setup process, configuring reports, additional features or special cases please visit our [Knowledge Base](http://www.izenda.com/Site/KB/Integration/94)
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+####Step 1. Download the Starter Kit
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+**a.** Unzip MVCxxxx.zip into a directory. Once unzipped, copy this directory to **C:\inetpub\wwwroot**, or wherever your websites are located.
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+**b.** Once this directory is in your C: Drive, name it 'Reporting', i.e. **C:\inetpub\wwwroot\Reporting**
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+![Create Site Folder](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/InstCreateFolderNEW.png)
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+####Step 2. Configure website under IIS
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+If you don’t have IIS, please see the following:
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+[Install IIS](http://www.izenda.com/Site/Pages/IIS-Install.aspx)
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+[Install ASP.NET under IIS](http://www.izenda.com/Site/Pages/ASPNET-Install.aspx)
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+Once you have IIS installed, continue with the following:
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+**a.** To access IIS Manager (click **Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager**) and add new application or virtual directory under Default Web Site.
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+![Open IIS](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/screenshots/InstOpenIIS.png)
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+**b.** Select Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager, and open the application.
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+![Run IIS Manager](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/screenshots/InstRunIIS.png)
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+**c.** Within Internet Information Services Manager add a new application or virtual directory under **Default Web Site**. Select drop down arrows, until you see the **Default Web Site**.
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+![Default Web Site](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/screenshots/InstDefaultWebsite.png)
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+**d.** Right-click on **Default Web Site**, and select **Add Application**. Fill out the **Alias** text box, and name it **Reporting** or whatever name you can remember. Once named, select the **Select** button on the right. Once the drop-down menu appears, select **Classic.NET AppPool** and **OK**.
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+![Application Pool](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/screenshots/InstAppPool.png)
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+**e.** Create and choose Physical Path to the **\Reporting\MVCxxx** folder and give website a name. Select the button with 3 dots **(…)**, and it will allow you to browse for a folder to place the application. Select your **C:** drive and the **Reporting** folder.
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+**f.** Before continuing, make sure the site folder ( **...\Reporting** ) has read permissions for **NETWORK SERVICE** user. Make sure the reports folder ( **...Reporting\MVC4Razor2\Reporting\Reports** ) and Web.config ( **...Reporting\MVC4Razor2\Web.config** ) have write permissions for **NETWORK SERVICE** user (Right click on **MySite\Reporting folder => Properties => Security => Edit... => Add... => Type "NETWORK SERVICE" and press OK => Click 'NETWORK SERVICE' Click 'Allow - Full Control' Click OK=> Click OK)**.
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+####Step 3. Set license key and database connection
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+Open the website that you just created [http://localhost/reporting](http://localhost/reporting) You will be redirected to the Settings page. Go to the Database tab and fill License Key and Connection String fields with real data. You should receive your trial License Key via email.If you have not received a key please contact your account manager with Izenda or [sales@izenda.com](mailto:sales@izenda.com).
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+![Set license key and database connection](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/src4_settingsnew.png)
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+####Step 4. Start using Izenda Reports
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+Now you are ready to start taking advantage of the opportunities in Izenda’s self-service reporting platform. Open [http://localhost/Reporting/ReportDesigner.aspx](http://localhost/Reporting/ReportDesigner.aspx) and create your first report easily!
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+Select your datasources at the first tab (‘Data Sources’). Then go to the ‘Fields’ tab and select the fields you want to use in the report. There are various options and settings like filters, operators, functions etc. Make sure to check it all out, but for your first report just selecting several fields will be enough.
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+For more information about report designer features please visit our [Knowledge Base](http://www.izenda.com/Site/KB/Integration/94).
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+![Using Izenda Reports](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/src5_designnew.png)
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+####Step 5. Preview and Save report
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+After you select all data you want to see in report, click **Preview** and see the results immediately. Click **Save** at the tool bar to save your first report report. Categories can be created in the save menu to group reports. Categories self delete when depopulated (empty).
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+![Preview and Save Report](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/src6_previewnew.png)
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+####Troubleshooting Tip:
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+If you encounter any unexpected behaviors or exceptions, simply perform an IISReset, or a refresh of the individual Izenda site. To achieve this, Click 'START'; type 'cmd' into your search dialogue, right click the program and choose 'Run as Administrator'. In the command prompt type 'iisreset' and hit enter. Be sure to refresh your browser and empty cache to ensure you see updated pages.
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+![IISReset](http://izenda.com/Reg/images/iisresetfinal.png)
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+##How to Install Izenda on Windows 2008 with IIS 7
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+This video demonstrates a simple install process for Izenda on Windows Server 2008 with IIS 7, connecting to SQL Server 2008 R2.
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