How to move the Frontend

This chapter outlines how to move the PeopleSync Frontend component to a different server.

Preparation

To prepare for the installation of the new PeopleSync Frontend, please assemble the following information:

Firewall ports: If the new PeopleSync Frontend is in the DMZ, please make sure all necessary firewall ports are open. The default ports are:

If you have used custom ports, please open these as well.

1. SSL Certificate: Prepare an SSL certificate for the new server.

2. Bindings: Make a note of the bindings or the PeopleSync website on the old server:

   1. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) manager.

   2. Go to the PeopleSync website.

   3. Right-click on the PeopleSync Website and select Edit Bindings.

   4. Make a note of the port bindings and the certificates used.

3. SQL Server user: On the old Server, open the file %ProgramFiles%\messageconcept\PeopleSync Server\web\server.ini. Note down the value of the db_login variable. This is the username of the user which is used to connect to the PeopleSync database.

Installation

1. Run PeopleSync Frontend Setup-*.exe as described in the PeopleSync Setup and Configuration Guide, section 4.2.2. During setup, please enter the configuration values you have assembled in the previous section.

2. Import the SSL certificate.

3. Re-Create any non-default bindings on the PeopleSync website, such as https on port 443 or 8843.

4. After setup, please open PeopleSync Console and go to System Settings. Change Internal URL to the new PeopleSync Frontend.