This page contains the installation link, requirements, settings, and deployment stages for discovery, classification, or other topics.

1 Installation
2 GEODI AppDataFolder
- 2.1 Disk Requirement
3 Defining SSL Certificate
4 Installation as a Windows Service
- 4.1 Subst/Mapped Folders
5 Software Update
6 Offline Installation
7 License Update
8 Frequently Asked Questions
9 Troubleshooting

Installation

Download the setup file and run it. GEODI may run as a Windows service or EXE during a log-on user session. For uninterrupted service, you must choose Windows Service.
During the setup, a license code will be asked. The setup automatically downloads from the DECE-STORE and installs the modules included in your license.
1. If DECE-STORE (service.decesoftware.com) access is available, offline installation is required. Offline installation and maintenance is somewhat more complicated. We suggest following the standard installation by allowing limited access to DECE-STORE.
After installation, the GEODI Manager Page opens at http://127.0.0.1:3323/manager.
1. This address is locally available; you must define an address reachable from the endpoints for Classification and GDE Discovery Agents.
The next step is to install templates for regulations from the DECE-STORE. You may search DECE-STORE for countries, regulations, or needs. Once these add-ons are installed, the update will be automatic.
1. If you prefer offline installation, the module updates should be done manually. We suggest that you allow limited access to DECE-STORE for complete automatic updates.

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GEODI AppDataFolder

GEODI stores workspace definitions, indexes, and logs in the %appdata% directory, which is created automatically during installation. This directory belongs to the login user.

If the user who installed GEODI and the Windows service user differ, the following settings should be made. Otherwise, you won’t be able to access the license or other information generated during installation.
Set AppDataFolder value in SystemSettings.json file to change the folder. For details → https://decesw.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RofcUg
You may also use this method if there is insufficient space in the default %appdata% folders.
GEODI must be closed during these changes.
The existing %appdata% directory must be moved into the new folder, which should have read/write permissions for the service user. The existing project(s) and license info remain valid that way.

Disk Requirement

Make sure the disk has enough storage for the index and index backups. The index size is about 10% to 20% of the total data size.

GEODI Logs are kept in the same area. Logs older than 90 days will automatically be deleted.

Defining SSL Certificate

For Classification and Agent PC Discovery projects, the GEODI address must be secure and accessible to clients. To ensure this, you must make the following settings in GEODI for the SSL Certificate. For details, refer to the page. Definitions must be made before agent deployments.

The following SSL definitions should be in the SystemSettings.json file in the GEODI installation directory.

Installation as a Windows Service

After installation, GEODI becomes a continuous service by starting the GEODI.WindowsServiceInstall.bat file as an administrator. Windows will ask for your administrator username and password.

The user is expected to have access permissions for directories and other Windows sources that GEODI will index. If the user cannot access these sources, you must add authorized users to GEODI. To uninstall the service, run GEODI.WindowsServiceUnInstall.bat in the same directory.

GEODI service will take its place as “GEODI.WindowsService” in the service list. You can start/stop it whenever you like.

While the service is getting started, GEODI.exe must be closed. GEODI.exe may be run when the service is started, the .exe file will connect with the service automatically. You may use this process in rare cases which require the Windows Form interface.

Subst/Mapped Folders

If GEODI sources include a mapped directory or for other startup-related work, the necessary *.bat file must be put in the GEODI → Settings/BatchFiles/Startup directory.

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Software Update

Offline Installation

GEODI downloads the modules from DECE-STORE by default. If the server cannot access DECE-STORE, you should make the following settings.

DECE teams will provide you *.GeodiModuleX files, and you should put them in the <geodifolder>/LocalDECESTORE folder. DECE teams will update you with new files when they are available.
Then, the ModuleStoreFolder value in SystemSettings.json should be set to <geodifolder>/LocalDECESTORE.

No extra processes are needed for GDE and Classifier agents.

You can update the GEODI setup as usual.

License Update

Run LicenseUpdate.bat to open the dialog.

If you need to move the GEODI to another machine, you should deactivate the license and then reactivate it on the new machine.

You should also apply the new license keys on the same dialog.

You do not need to stop the service.

Frequently Asked Questions

GEODI and Modules are constantly being developed. As a result of the development (other than resolved problems), better performance, more accurate discovery, higher speed, less dependency on system sources, and more features for both the user and the system administrator are added. Updates come out monthly; we suggest you follow them.
Update information can be followed on the GEODI Download webpage.

No, GEODI will stop the service automatically and start it again when the system starts. There is no need for manual intervention.
Index Changed Content and Scheduled Index Backup are active by default. As long as you don’t change these settings, you don’t lose anything in unexpected shutdowns (Killing the service manually, Power outage, etc.)

You should apply the method that is explained in GEODI 8 Server Installation | License Update page. Then, you should restart the service.

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