Manual Installation

Pre-Requisites

• Install an SQL Express, MS SQL, MySQL, MariaDB server, or use an existing one. For testing, you can opt for the file based Sqlite DatabaseType.
• Create an empty database, a new database user to connect with, and permissions and logons set. If you chose Sqlite, choose a destination directory and prepare folder permissions.
  • Refer to your database documentation for security setup and best practices
• Download and Install .NET Core 8.x Runtime from Microsoft
  • If running under IIS, you will also need the .NET Core 8.x Web Hosting Bundle, also from Microsoft.

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Install under IIS

Feel free to deviate from the instructions to fit your desired deployment

1. Ensure the Web Socket Module is installed (Required)
   • You can find the module under Server Roles -> Web Server -> Application Developer -> Web Sockets.
2. Install the Application Initialization Module (Optional)
   • You can find the module under Server Roles -> Web Server -> Application Developer -> Application Initialization.
3. Copy contents of zip file to a directory accessible by IIS

4. Create new Site in IIS for Blazam

   • Point the root directory to the directory you unzipped the files to.

5. Set ApplicationPool to AlwaysRunning (Optional)

   • In IIS Manager, right click on the application pool under which the application runs and select Advanced Settings.
   • Set start mode to Always Running.

6. Set IIS Site to Preload (Optional)

   • In IIS Manager, right click on the site for the application, select Manage Website -> Advanced Settings and set the Preload Enabled value to true.

7. Continue with Configuration

Install as Service

1. Extract the application to any directory eg:C:\Program Files\Blazam
2. Using nssm.exe in the extracted files, install BLAZAM.exe as a service.
3. Continue with Configuration