Installing a NCS server on Windows

The direct link to the Satellite download page is https://your mcs url/myspeed/admin/deploysatellite

To reach this page via the menu system go to the Satellites tab

Then click on Deploy Satellite

Now click on the download link for the Windows Server option. This will download a file named ncs_server.exe, which is a securely-signed installer.

The installer will ask a series of questions, shown below.

• Install as a service: Ensures the NCS service starts when the server boots
• Enable NCS browser access: The browser interface for a NCS server is accessible using the IP address and port. It allows the admin user to modify the NCS server settings. Some settings can be changed via MCS itself if this options is disabled.
• Choose port: Only an option when browser access is enabled. This port is used for communication and browser access.
• Parent MCS: Enter the IP or hostname for the host MyConnection Server. For example, mcs.yourcompany.com:85. The protocol is not required and the port should only be defined if it is anything other than 80.
• Unique name: This name is used by MCS to file the test reports in the database. It makes it easier to identify the source of results server-side
• IP address: The NCS server must bind to a valid, available, IP address. Enter that IP address here.

The next step is to define an installation directory for the NCS server. Once that has been done the process is complete and the NCS server will boot and attempt to bind to the IP provided. If successful, the NCS should appear in the Satellites list in MCS.