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Windows Installer

Log in to the server where you’d like to install Curator and download the Curator installer for Windows. Locate your download and right-click the file, then select “Run as Administrator” to begin the installation process Run .exe as admin Click the “Install” button to run initial installation process: Installer view Click “Options” to change the installation directory.

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Credentials

The installer will generate credentials for use during installation and will store them in a file in the installation directory (Default: /var/www/curator_info.txt or C:\InterWorks\Curator\curator_info.txt in Windows). You will need these credentials to complete the installation and to log in to the Curator backend after installation.

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License Key

Enter your license key when prompted. If you do not have a license key, please contact InterWorks to obtain one. License key prompt page

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Database Connection

You may be prompted to enter your database connection information if the installer is unable to automatically find the database for you. Database credentials prompt page Success! If the installation is successful, you will be redirected to your new Curator homepage Database credentials prompt page Using the same auto-generated credentials created in the install script above, you can log into the Curator backend which can be accessed from http://curatorexample.com/backend. If you’re on the server you installed, you may also use localhost. Keep in mind this may be an IP address or computer name until your IT team sets up DNS.

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Log Locations

These paths are dependant on your installation location, but these are the default paths:
  • Apache: C:\InterWorks\Curator\httpd_errors.log
  • PHP: C:\InterWorks\Curator\php_errors.log
  • Installation Log: C:\InterWorks\Curator\install.log

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Other Information

These paths are dependant on your installation location, but these are the default paths:
  • Webroot: C:\InterWorks\Curator\htdocs
  • HTTPD Config: C:\InterWorks\Curator\web.conf
  • PHP.ini: C:\InterWorks\Curator\php.ini
  • Start Process: C:\InterWorks\Curator\start.bat (Also desktop shortcut)
  • Stop Process: C:\InterWorks\Curator\stop.bat (Also desktop shortcut)
  • Apache Location: C:\InterWorks\Curator\libs\Apache24
  • Database Location: C:\InterWorks\Curator\libs\MariaDB
  • PHP Location: C:\InterWorks\Curator\libs\PHP

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Changing the Install Path

This is not recommended but may be necessary in rare circumstances. The installer will default to C:\InterWorks\Curator if no changes are made to the install path. If you must change the install path, click the “Options” button in the installer window Highlight options button then change the Install Location path: Change install path Please note that the paths above may no longer be valid if you change the install path.