Getting Started |
User's Guide |
Setup |
Installation tips |
Step-by-Step Setup Guide |
Installing MS SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 Express Edition as a host database server |
Installing PostgreSQL/Postgres Pro 9.x/10.x/11.x as a host database server for IM server |
Migrating and moving Bopup Communication Server Database to a new Microsoft SQL Server |
Removal |
Interface |
User Management |
Overview |
Organizational Units |
User Accounts |
Move users and Organizational Units |
Find users |
Presence status |
Sending instant messages to users |
Messaging Groups |
MyGroups |
News Messages |
File Distribution |
Archiving & Logging |
IM Client Updates & Branding |
Tools |
Import User accounts from the Active Directory (LDAP) |
Active Directory (LDAP) integration |
SQL database maintenance |
IM Client Configuration Tool |
BCSCmd.EXE command line tool |
Options |
Interface settings |
Authentication settings |
Account settings |
Contact List settings |
Messaging settings |
Archiving & Logging settings |
File Transfer settings |
About |
Before the installation, make sure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed in your Network Settings. Client computers should be able to access the server computer. If you plan to organize communications via a WAN/Internet connection, make sure that the server IP address is shared and reachable from outside locations.
Since Bopup Communication Server logs and archives all message, file transfer history and user conversations, it needs a database server to store all the data. The server installation file comes in 4 setup packages: (1) a smaller setup package requires an installed Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL/Postgres Pro database server running locally or on remote computer, (2) full setup package includes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express for both 32- and 64-bit Windows platforms can be installed together with Bopup Communication Server, (3) another that is shipped with built Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express edition, (4) and the last one with built-in Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express edition designed to support Windows 10 and later operating systems .
Selecting how to install/use the SQL server (the full setup package) |
You can choose from 3 available installation modes:
The Setup Wizard creates an SQL database on the specified SQL server, installs and runs the Bopup Communication Server service. The IM server is managed via the Management Console (GUI). You can start it either using its desktop shortcut or from the "Start Menu -> Programs -> Bopup Communication Server" folder.