Installing and configuring prerequisites
You must have the following components installed and configured before you can import or view your completion data with Frac Explorer:
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SQL Server database instance |
Install a SQL Server database instance on the database server. Frac Explorer requires SQL Server 2014 or later. SQL Server Express is not supported. For installation instructions consult the Microsoft Help documentation. After installing the database, you need the following information about your database to install the Frac Data web service which provides connectivity to your data from Frac Explorer:
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SQL Server Management Studio |
Download SQL Server Management Studio for the version of SQL Server you are using. You use the Management Studio to restore the Frac_Explorer_Database.bak file. This backup database provides the table schema required for your completions data. |
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Microsoft web server |
To run the Frac Data web service your Windows server must have the following features of the server operating system enabled. If required, they are enabled during the installation of the web service.
For supported web server operating systems and a complete list of Windows features to be enabled see Server Details |
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Follow the InstallShield Wizard to install the Frac Data web service on the web server. The last screen of the wizard displays the internet address you need to connect to the web service from Frac Explorer. Remember you need the following information to complete the installation:
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