Install SEI

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

Run Nectari Server.exe or SEI Server.exe depending on your product. The installer is also available on ShareFile.

Before you start

The installer offers two installation modes. Choose the one that fits your architecture.

Installation Mode	Description
Basic	Installs all core components in single tenant mode. This includes the Application, Scheduler API, Distribution Worker, and OLAP Worker. Use this for simple architectures like a single server or dedicated BI server setup.
Advanced	Select which components to install and choose between single or multi tenant mode. Use this for distributed or complex environments where components run on separate machines or when you need multiple SEI instances.

For more information about deployment options, see Installation scenarios.

Basic installation

1

Language and license

1. Run the Nectari/SEI Server installer.
2. Select the installation language.
3. Read the license agreement and click I Agree.

2

Installation folder

1. Choose or browse to the installation folder.
2. Select Basic Installation.

3

Dedicated BI Account

1. (Optional) Create a dedicated BI account.
2. Select Yes and enter the new password.

4

Site protocol and hostname

1. Select the site protocol: HTTP or HTTPS.
2. Enter the hostname.
3. Enter the port (default is 81).
4. If using HTTPS, select the SSL certificate to bind to the site.

5

Application pool identity

1. Select the 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.

These two options only appear if you created a dedicated BI account in the previous step. Otherwise, only the Custom Account option is available.

6

Scheduler API

1. Select HTTPS or HTTP for the Scheduler API.
2. Enter the hostname and port.
3. Select the application pool account type for the Scheduler API.

7

Central point

1. Enter the Central Point name and browse to its path. The folder must contain a nec-centralpoint.xml file.
2. (Optional) Add more central points, click the + button.

8

Review and install

1. Verify all settings on the summary screen.
2. Click Install.
3. When the installation completes, click Exit.

Advanced installation

The advanced installation lets you select which components to install and choose between single or multi tenant mode. The configuration screens change depending on the components you select.

1

Language and license

1. Run the Nectari/SEI Server installer.
2. Install any prerequisite components if prompted.
3. Select the installation language.
4. Read the license agreement and click I agree.

2

Installation folder

1. Choose or browse to the installation folder.
2. Select Advanced Installation.

3

Architecture and components

1. Select the architecture type:
   • Single tenant deploys one instance.
   • Multi tenant deploys multiple instances (recommended for load balancing, high data volume, or heavy processing).
2. Unselect the components you don't want to install:
   • Application
   • Scheduler
   • OLAP Worker
   • Distribution Worker

At least one component needs to be selected.

4

Dedicated BI Account

1. (Optional) Create a dedicated BI account.
2. Select Yes and enter the new password.

5

Site protocol and hostname

1. Select the site protocol: HTTP or HTTPS.
2. Enter the hostname.
3. Enter the port (default is 81).
4. If using HTTPS, select the SSL certificate to bind to the site.

6

Application pool identity

1. Select the 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.

These two options only appear if you created a dedicated BI account in the previous step. Otherwise, only the Custom Account option is available.

7

Scheduler APIScheduler only

1. Select HTTPS or HTTP for the Scheduler API.
2. Enter the hostname and port.
3. Select the application pool account type.

8

Application URL redirectionswhen components are omitted

1. Enter the external URLs for the omitted components.

9

Central pointsingle tenant only

1. Enter the Central Point name and browse to its path. The folder must contain a nec-centralpoint.xml file.
2. (Optional) Add more central points by clicking the + button.

10

Central Point Configuratormulti tenant only

1. Enter the full URL for the Central Point Configurator, including the port (for example, http://YOURCENTRALPOINT:8133).

11

Review and install

1. Verify all settings on the summary screen.
2. Click Install.
3. When the installation completes, click Exit.

Components

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

OLAP Worker and Distribution Worker

These two components do not have their own configuration screens in the installer. They share the same site protocol and application pool settings as the Application.