Windows Setup Guide
- Download
AssetManagementSystem-Setup.exefrom your approved download source and run as administrator. - Choose a fresh local database, preserve an existing database, or configure remote/cloud MongoDB.
- Test the connection successfully before continuing. Fresh mode rejects a database that already contains data.
- Set and confirm the Root administrator password. During an upgrade, leave both password fields blank to retain the existing login.
- Finish setup, open the portal, complete organization registration, and sign in.
- Start the trial explicitly or activate a paid licence. Configure categories, users, and discovery before importing production assets.
| Component | Default location or identifier |
|---|---|
| Main application | %ProgramFiles%\ITCloudSoft\Asset Management System |
| Windows service | AssetManagementSystem |
| Application/service logs | %ProgramData%\ITCloudSoft\AssetManagementSystem\logs |
| Remote client, when installed | %LocalAppData%\ITCloudSoft\AssetRemote |
| Portable remote client | Keep AssetRemote.exe and AssetRemote.config.json together in the chosen folder |
An upgrade can retain a previously chosen application directory. Shortcuts open the running portal. Uninstall removes the application service while retaining customer data/configuration. Back up MongoDB and the existing configuration before upgrades.
After installation, follow the Custom Domain & HTTPS Setup guide to configure a company hostname and secure access through IIS.