Installing SolarWinds SAM
This is a quick guide for installing SolarWinds SAM and all Windows server prerequisites. Ensure that all the recommended Windows updates are installed before proceeding.
Download the product from SolarWinds.com. If you have physical media, insert the CD or DVD and skip to step 4.
Click on PRODUCTS.
Select Server & Application Monitor.
Click on DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL (fully functional 30-day trial).
Unzip the installation package and run the executable.
If Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and 4.0 are not installed on your Windows server, then click on Install.
If you downloaded the software, confirm the e-mail address you provided while registering and click on OK.
Select Yes or No to sending anonymous data to SolarWinds.
Click on Continue with Orion Installation. (Recommended) to install IIS automatically during installation.
Review the license agreement, check I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and click on Next.
Choose your preferred destination folder...