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Opencloud DaaS Application Server

This section will cover the basics of creating an OVD Application Server for use in Opencloud DaaS.

Windows Server

Pre-requisites/Assumptions

Please consider the following before proceeding:

  1. The Windows Server RD Session Host role is required to install the OVD Application Server service.
  2. If RDS CALs are required, it is recommended to deploy an RDS Licensing server elsewhere in the environemnt.
  3. Current supported versions are Windows Server 2012 R2 With Extended Support, Server 2016, Server 2019, and Server 2022.

Deployment Steps

  1. Deploy an instance from the desired Windows Server template or install from an ISO.
  2. Install desired applications, Windows Updates, configure settings, and join to a domain if needed.
  3. Install the RDS host server role. This can be done via the Server Manager MMC or Powershell: Install-WindowsFeature RDS-RD-Server
  4. Reboot the VM following the installation of the RDS role.
  5. Downlaod and install the OVD Application Server EXE or MSI (current version: https://archive.inuvika.com/ovd/3.4.1-526da687c5/Inuvika-OVD-3.4.1.7395-ApplicationServer.exe or .msi). Enter the IP or FQDN of your session manager, and reboot after the installation.
  6. Once the host has rebooted, ensure that the OVD Slaveserver service is started.
  7. Log in to the OVD Session Manager Admin Console and navigate to Servers > Unregistered Servers.
  8. If the OVD Slaveserver service is started, you can you click the green "Register" button to register your server.
  9. Now you can configure the server as normal.