Installation Guide

Overview

mindzieStudio's AI-Driven Process Mining and Automation platform offers a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of an organization's workflows within your organization, providing unparalleled visibility into processes, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization. By leveraging process mining tools, users can gain real-time insights, enabling them to streamline operations, improve compliance, and enhance overall efficiency. mindzieStudio empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions, optimize processes for maximum productivity, reduce operational costs, accelerate process execution, and ensure a seamless, standardized workflow across their enterprise.

Key Benefits

• Improve Process Times - Optimize workflows for faster execution
• Reduce Waste - Identify and eliminate inefficiencies
• Monitor and Ensure Compliance - Maintain regulatory standards

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation, ensure your server meets the technical requirements:

• Windows Server environment
• SQL Server with Mixed Mode authentication
• IIS enabled with .NET support
• Internet connectivity for downloads

Installation Steps

Step 1: SQL Server Configuration

Requirements:

1. SQL server with Mixed Mode turned on
2. Permission to create databases on your SQL server
3. SQL Server Management Studio

Setup Process:

1. Launch SQL Server Management Studio
2. Create a new database called "mindzie"
3. Create an SQL user called "mindzie" with db_owner access to the "mindzie" database

Step 2: Internet Information Services (IIS)

Configuration:

1. Make sure the server has IIS enabled prior to installing .NET
2. If you already installed .NET then please repair the .NET install
3. Add "WebSocket Protocol" under Web Server -> Application Development

Note: Ensure IIS is properly configured before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3: .NET Runtime Installation

Requirements:

1. Download and install ASP.NET Core 8 Runtime Hosting Bundle

   Download ASP.NET Core 8 Runtime Hosting Bundle

Step 4: Install mindzieStudio

Setup Process:

1. Download mindzieStudio Enterprise Edition

   Download mindzieStudio Enterprise Edition

2. Run the Installation

   • Execute mindzieStudioEnterpriseSetup.exe
   • Accept the License Agreement
   • Leave all screens as the defaults

3. License Configuration

   • After installation, run the EnterpriseConfiguration app
   • Paste your license into the text box and click "Activate New License"

4. Database Configuration

   • Click the "Database Settings" button
   • Click "Change SQL Server"
   • Verify the following settings:
     • Ensure the correct SQL Server name is entered
     • Authentication is set to "SQL Server Authentication"
     • Ensure the correct username and password is entered
   • Click "Update Database"

Step 5: Configure SSL in IIS

SSL Configuration:

1. Configure SSL Certificate in Internet Information Services (IIS)
2. Add https binding using the SSL certificate from step 1
3. This should not be localhost for production installations

Recommended DNS:

• mindziestudio.[companyname].com

Important Notes:

• SSL configuration is required for production environments
• Ensure proper certificate management for security

Additional Configuration

Upgrades

When upgrading your Enterprise server, note that you will need to re-add your certificate to the website in IIS.

Licensing Updates

If you have upgraded your license, you will need to take the following steps for it to take effect:

1. Run the Enterprise Configuration tool and click refresh license
2. Restart the mindzie website in IIS

LLM AI Integration

To utilize an on-premise LLM for mindzie's AI copilot and other features, please contact support@mindzie.com for details.

Support

Need help with your installation? Contact us:

Email: support@mindzie.com

Our support team is here to help with any installation or configuration questions.

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For technical specifications and requirements, see the Technical Requirements page.