FTS Server installation notes

A list of aspects that you need to take into account before installing the FTS Server.

  • To install the FTS Server, use the same userid that currently owns the WorldServer instance.
  • Windows permissions are extremely important for working with the FTS Server and with the WorldServer application server. Both installations must be owned by users with identical domain permissions.
  • When installing the FTS Server, use the same database user name and password that WorldServer uses.

    Enter plain text characters in both boxes. The installation wizard encrypts the password, matching the encrypted password used by WorldServer. If you do not know the user name or password of the WorldServer database and you cannot obtain them either, contact WorldServer Support.

You can manage FTS Server properties in the Sdl.WorldServer.FileTypeSupport.Server.HostProcess.exe.config file, which is created during the installation process. The Sdl.WorldServer.FileTypeSupport.Server.Launcher.exe.config file immediately starts the designated number of processes. The WorldServer user must own these processes. To change the local system account to the WorldServer user, if necessary, do the following:
  1. On the FTS Server machine, run services.msc.
  2. Right-click the WorldServer FTS Service and select Properties.
  3. Select the Log On tab.
  4. Select This account and enter the user name and password of the WorldServer user.
  5. Select OK.
  6. Right-click the WorldServer FTS Service again and select Restart.