Before you start

• For easy installation, make sure you have the setup files (RPA server, Studio, and Robots) in the same folder.

• Make sure to run the Nintex RPA Server installation kit as administrator.

For a smooth installation, we recommend you review the below list of possible and optional configurations you may encounter throughout the RPA Server installation process so you can be properly prepared.

Are you re-installing?

If you are re-installing Nintex RPA Platform for any reason, make sure to restart the server first right after uninstalling and before you start with the new installation.

Planning to work with Citrix?

If you are planning to work with Citrix (Applications Published only at this stage), make sure you have the Citrix Workspace application installed on the client machines (Robot and Studio), and .NET Desktop Runtime 3.1.13 on the server side.

Note that Citrix is supported only if you have administration access to the Citrix server.

See the Nintex RPA - Citrix User Guide for complete instructions.

Planning to have SEQ on a remote server?

If you are planning to install SEQ on a different server, make sure to (i) install SEQ on the different server, OR (ii) to run the Nintex's SEQ Installation Wrapper file on that server. The Nintex SEQ Installation Wrapper wraps SEQ with Nintex's configurations for easier installation of the RPA Server. Either way, make sure to configure retention policy for SEQ.

Need to review the ports we are going to use?

You can review the list of default ports the RPA server is set to use (you can also set different ports). If you don't have the specified ports open, don't worry about it as you can open them with a click through the installation wizard (provided they aren't in use). See Nintex Default ports.

Create or verify a user that can run RPA services

Ensure that there is a user with the rights to run Nintex services on the RPA server:

• If you will be using Username & Password authentication, this user must have local administrative rights for the machine on which the Nintex RPA Server will be installed (can be either a domain user or a local system account).

• If you will be using Kerberos authentication (Single Sign-on), this user must be a member of the domain (in Active Directory) and have local administrative rights for the machine on which the Nintex RPA Server will be installed.

We recommend you create a user for the specific purpose of running Nintex services (i.e., a user that will not log in to the RPA server for any other purpose).

Planning to use Kerberos authentication?

Obtain a KEYTAB file from your Domain Administrator (optional at this stage; a KEYTAB can also be generated during or after RPA server installation).

Planning to connect the RPA server to a remote Database Server?

If you are planning to connect the RPA server to a remote database server, make sure to prepare the Nintex Database Server.

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