Install SEI

SEI is the core business intelligence application. It handles requests from web browsers and client tools, and provides end users with inquiry, reporting, and analytics capabilities.

To install SEI, locate your installation folder and run either Nectari Server.exe or SEI Server.exe, depending on your product name. Then follow the steps below for your preferred installation mode.

Installation Mode	Description
Basic	Installs all core components (Application, Scheduler API, Distribution Worker, and OLAP Worker) in single-tenant mode. Use for simple architectures such as single server or dedicated BI server.
Advanced	Allows selection of components to install and enables multi-tenant mode as needed. Choose for distributed or more complex scenarios.

For more information about different installations, see Installation scenarios.

Basic installation

1. Run the Nectari/SEI Server setup and click Next.
2. Select the installation language and click Next.
3. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I Agree.
4. In Installation Type Selection, choose or browse to the installation folder.
5. Select Basic Installation and click Next.
6. If the Dedicated BI Account has not been created, you are prompted to create it.
7. (Optional) To create a Dedicated BI Account, choose Yes and enter the new password.
8. Click Next.
9. Select the protocol between HTTPS or HTTP for the web app.
   If using HTTPS, make sure an SSL certificate is installed and select it from the dropdown list.
10. Enter the host name.
11. Enter the port (default is 81).
12. Select the account type for the IIS application pool:
    • Dedicated BI Account: Enter the password if the account already exists.
    • Custom Account: Enter the username and password of an existing local user.
13. Click Next.
14. In Scheduler API Setup, select HTTPS or HTTP.
15. Enter the host name and port, then select the application pool account type for the Scheduler API.
16. In Central Point Setup, enter the Central Point name and browse to its path (the folder should contain a nec-centralpoint.xml file).
    Add more Central Points as needed by clicking the + button.
17. Click Next.
18. Review the installation settings, then click Install. Wait for installation to complete.
19. When finished, use the Setup dialog to confirm completion. Click Exit to close the wizard, Browse SEI to open the application, or Save to store and view installation logs.

Advanced installation

Use Advanced Installation to customize which components will be installed, select single- or multi-tenant mode, and configure deployment for more complex or distributed environments. The configuration screens may vary depending on the components you select.

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OLAP Worker and Distribution Worker do not require their own setup screens.

1. Run the Nectari/SEI Server setup and click Next.
   If prompted, install any prerequisite components.
2. Select the installation language and click Next.
3. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I Agree.
4. In Installation Type Selection, choose or browse to the installation folder.
5. Select Advanced Installation and click Next.
6. If the Dedicated BI Account has not been created, you are prompted to create it.
7. (Optional) To create a Dedicated BI Account, choose Yes and enter the new password.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Next.
10. In Architecture Type Selection, choose:
    • Single-tenant to deploy one SEI instance.
    • Multi-tenant to deploy multiple instances (recommended for load balancing, high data volume, or heavy processing).
11. On the component selection screen, choose the components to install:
    • Deselect any you do not want to include.
    • Components available: Application, Scheduler, OLAP Worker, Distribution Worker.
12. If you include the Application, OLAP Worker, or Distribution Worker, the SEI Setup screen appears:
    • Select the protocol between HTTPS or HTTP for the web app.
      If using HTTPS, make sure an SSL certificate is installed and select it from the dropdown list.
    • Enter the host name and desired port (default is 81).
    • Select the IIS application pool account:
      • Dedicated BI Account: Enter the password if the account already exists.
      • Custom Account: Enter the username and password of an existing local user.
13. Click Next.
14. If you include the Scheduler API component, complete the Scheduler API Setup:
    • Select HTTPS or HTTP.
    • Enter the host name and port, then select an account for the application pool.
15. If any components are omitted, the URL Redirections screen appears:
    • Enter the external URLs for any omitted components and click Next.
16. If installing with multi-tenant mode, complete the Central Point Configurator Setup:
    • Enter the full URL for the Central Point Configurator, including the port (e.g., http://YOURCENTRALPOINT:8133), then click Next.
17. For single-tenant installation, the Central Point Setup screen appears:
    • Enter a name and path for the Central Point folder.
      The selected path must include a nec-centralpoint.xml file.
    • Add more Central Points by clicking the + button.
18. Review the installation settings, then click Install. Wait for installation to complete.
19. When finished, use the Setup dialog to confirm completion. Click Exit to close the wizard, Browse SEI to open the application, or Save to store and view installation logs.

Advanced installation components

Component	Description
Application	Handles user logins, reports, dashboards, and main web interface operations.
Scheduler	Manages scheduled tasks, automated workflows, and background processing.
OLAP Manager	Processes OLAP cube calculations and analytical data.
Distribution Worker	Distributes reports and files via email or network file shares.

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If you need to manually remove SEI, see Uninstall Manually.