EVPODC getting started part 1 (installation)

Here I am trying to give you essential information how the open source workflow system EVPO DC works and what you need to do to explore its capabilities. I am sure that is what people do when they assess a new application and decide whether it suits them or not.

After installing the app by using the windows setup, you have a shortcut in you Start Menu. It is a URL called “EVPO Document Circulation”. When you run it for the first time, you see the configuration wizard (figure 1).

Figure 1

The system needs administrative access to a mysql database server to deploy its database. Evpodc like any workflow application needs a database for working. The wizard doesn’t create or modify anything at this step. It just checks the access to the database server.

At step 2 you will be asked the name of the database containing the data for the system. If the database doesn’t exist or “Create new database” is checked, a new database will be created.

Step 3. Two accounts will be created in MySql server for accessing the database. It doesn’t really matter what passwords you input, because you don’t have to remember them. The system will store the passwords in its configuration files and will be using them later.

Step 4. There is a lot of text. The idea is that the app must have permissions to access that directory. Usually the ASP.NET account set by default cannot modify files in directories. This is not the case if you install Evpodc by using setup.exe. The server is run in Utildev cassini. It uses the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM account that have all the necessary permissions. So you don’t have to worry about it. Just click next. The directory will be created for you.

Step 5. The system asks you to reveal all your secrets . Actually it needs to know this information because the app notifies people by email when they need to do something. This feature is optional. (see Figure 2)

Don’t forget to check Enable SSL if you use a gmail account.

Step 6. In the next screen the wizard asks you to click the button resetting the application and applying the settings you have just entered. It also says the account name and the password of the administrator. You will need them for your first login. Click reset and that’s it. Setup is finished.