Windows Installation for NCache Professional

NCache can be installed via an interactive Windows installer. Perform the steps detailed below.

Important

Installation requires the .NET 6.0 version.

  • Search for Command Prompt on the Windows Start menu. Right-click on the search result Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator. The reason for this is that NCache must be installed by an admin user.

  • Install NCache: Run msiexec.exe utility from Command Prompt to install NCache in an interactive mode as follows.

msiexec.exe /I "C:\NCacheSetupPath\ncache.pro.net.x64.msi"
  • The following Welcome to the NCache Setup Wizard screen appears:

Welcome to NCache Install Wizard

  • Click Next.

  • The next screen asks you to accept the license agreement.

License Agreement Install Wizard

  • By clicking I accept the terms in the License Agreement, you are making a legal commitment to abide by the Alachisoft Software Evaluation Agreement for NCache. You cannot proceed without accepting the license agreement.

  • Once done, click Next.

  • The Select NCache Installation Type screen appears. Select the required installation type and click Next.

Select Installation Type

  • The Installation Key screen appears, which asks for the installation key (For Cache Server Only).

Enter NCache Installation Key

  • This is the key that you have received from Alachisoft Support when you registered to download NCache Professional.

  • If you do not have the installation key, then click Get Installation Key. The User Registration page from the Alachisoft website is displayed. Enter all the required information and click Register or Login and an installation key is emailed to you. Enter that installation key in the above box and click Next.

  • User Information screen appears, which asks for your information.

  • Enter all required information and then press Next.

Enter User Information

Note

Make sure that the email address provided is the one used during registration with Alachisoft.

  • The Select Installation Folder screen confirms the location where NCache should be installed. Keep the default location or change it if required. Click Next.

Select NCache Destination Folder

  • The Configure IP Binding and Firewall Ports screen ensures the following setup environment prerequisites:

Setup Environment Prerequisites

  • Against the Select IP Address option, select the IP address to which you want to bind NCache services.

  • By default, the Enable firewall ports used by the NCache option will be checked, which means a firewall will be configured for all NCache-specific ports. Disable the checkbox if you don't want to configure NCache ports with the firewall.

  • Click Next.

  • The next screen asks for user credentials with administrative privileges that are required to monitor Perfmon counters in case of ASP.NET Core installation. Enter the account name and password or use a local system account. Click on Next.

User Credentials with Admin Rights

Important

If you choose to provide an account other than the local account, you have to allow this user to log in to the NCache Service. See troubleshooting for more details.

  • On installation, the NCache Service will create and start a demo cache. You can disable this option by unchecking the "Start demo cache at the end of the installation" option. Click on Install when done.

Ready to Install

  • After the installation is successful, the following screen is displayed. On this screen, there is an option to Launch the NCache Management Center which automatically launches the NCache Management Center on your localhost after successful setup installation. You also have the option to choose Launch the Getting Started Guide. After you have made your choice, click Finish.

Exit installation setup

  • If you have used an expired installation key, you will be prompted with this screen instead of the exit installation screen:

Installation Key has Expired

  • If you have a license key or extension key, you don't need to worry about this message. Just use the Register-NCache PowerShell cmdlet to activate your license or extend your evaluation period. Otherwise, contact Alachisoft Sales to purchase an NCache license or extend the evaluation.

  • You can refer to Getting Started Section, to get you started with setting up the NCache environment.

Troubleshooting

In case of NCache .NET Core installation, if you choose to use a custom user instead of local for the required administrative rights, you need to log in to that service as custom user. Follow these steps for a workaround:

  • On Windows, search for Local Security Policy.

  • Go to Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment.

  • Double-click on Log on as a service. This will open Local Security Settings where you will find all users who have access to the services.

  • Click on the Add User or Group... button and add the user here.

  • Click on OK and Apply to apply these changes.

See Also

Evaluation Period Management
License Management
Command Line Installation
Network Installation with PowerShell