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Date

Modification Description

4/2009

Initial version

9/2009

Added Node upgrade instructions.

3/8/2010

Added Configuration steps and steps for IIS 7+, Windows 7/2008, added steps for
configuring NCT and Windsor plugins.

5/31/2011

Improved Node upgrade instructions in Appendix A

9/10/2012

Updated to require .NET Framework 3.5 for OpenNode2 v2.5

6/10/2013

Added installation steps for REST endpoint

10/1/2013

Fixed incorrect database script name. Other minor corrections

10/16/2013

Added new Step 7 to Appendix A – run database upgrade script

5/6/2014

Added IIS 7.5+ specific instructions.

7/17/2014

Fixed document formatting error in Overview section

9/29/2014

Update Node upgrade instructions in Appendix A to remove need to re-upload
plugins.

3/3/2017

Updated to require .NET Framework 4.6.2 for the latest version of OpenNode2.
Remove support options for IIS 7.0 and earlier

9/21/2017

Fixed wording in App Pool Config section

10/5/2017

Clarified installation instructions.

11/8/2017

Added ISAPI/CGI Restrictions step in upgrade instructions.

11/7/2018

Clarified upgrade steps to ensure IIS settings are up to date when upgrading to v4.x
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Table of Contents
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................... 1
ASSUMPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Single Server Deployment ......................................................................................................................... 2
Network Connectivity ................................................................................................................................ 2
INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................................. 3
Hardware Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 3
Software Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 3
User Accounts ........................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION STEPS .................................................................................................................................. 6
Unblock Zip Archive ................................................................................................................................. 6
Extract Installation Files .......................................................................................................................... 6
Install the Node Administration Database ................................................................................................ 7
Configure IIS Application Pools and Virtual Directories......................................................................... 8
Configure Directory Security .................................................................................................................... 9
Install and Configure the Node Orchestration Service (NOS)................................................................ 10
TEST THE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 12
Testing the Node Orchestration Service ................................................................................................. 12
Testing the Node Administration Application ......................................................................................... 12
Testing the Node Service Endpoints........................................................................................................ 13
APPENDIX A - UPGRADING OPENNODE2 ................................................................................................. 15
Node and Plugin Versioning ................................................................................................................... 15
Step-by-Step Upgrade Instructions ......................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX B – CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 17

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Document Overview
This document describes the installation and configuration of the Exchange Network OpenNode2 opensource Node for .NET. The primary audience is a System Administrator or Deployment Specialist
experienced with installing and managing .NET Web applications. The sections entitled “Relational
Database” and “Install the Node Administration Database” are intended for Database Administrators.
The sections titled “Configure IIS Application Pools and Virtual Directories” and “Install and Configure
the Node Orchestration Service” apply specifically to installing and configuring OpenNode2.
The main steps for installing OpenNode2 described in this document are:
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Perform prerequisite server software installations
Install the OpenNode2 database
Install the four IIS components
o Node Administration Application
o Node Service v1.1 Endpoint
o Node Service v2.0 Endpoint
o Node REST Endpoint
Install and configure the Node Orchestration Service (NOS)
Test the Installation.

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Assumptions
Single Server Deployment
Although the OpenNode2 architecture allows for deploying the component applications across multiple
physical machines, for clarity of this document, these guidelines assume that all components will be
installed on a single machine, even when deploying to a managed cluster of application servers.
Because of the additional complexity inherent in a distributed environment, and the potential variability in
configuration, additional assistance should be sought if installing in these environments. Please see the
Exchange Network Website for additional support information.

Network Connectivity
Due to the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) of the Exchange Network, and due to the Node’s
dependency on external connectivity to the Network Authentication and Authorization Services (NAAS),
this document assumes that the server on which the Node will be deployed has already been configured
on the local network and is accessible from the Internet.

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Installation Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the OpenNode2 installation and configuration, ensure that the components that
follow are installed on the physical server machine. While some steps can be done at the same time that
the Node is installed, some steps should be taken prior to installation in order to allow for any delays in
satisfying the requirements. Those steps that can occur at the same time as the Node installation are
noted.

Hardware Requirements
A Pentium III processor is required at a minimum, though faster processors are preferred.
The minimum RAM requirement is 2 gigabytes. All programs running on the server must be considered
when considering memory requirements.
The minimum hard drive space required is 2 GB. Again, considering the programs and file processing
running on the server, additional hard drive space is likely required.

Software Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or later operating systems with latest Windows updates installed are
acceptable for OpenNode2.

Relational Database
OpenNode2 uses a relational database as its metadata repository. All metadata about the Node
configuration and its activity is stored in that database. You will need to have database administrator
rights to install the Node database. Alternatively, if the database has already been created, you will only
need an account with an Owner role to this database.
If SQL Server Express is used, the ‘Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express’ application can
be downloaded from the Microsoft Website to provide a GUI interface to the SQL instance.
If installing a dedicated SQL Server instance for the Node, the following parameters should be set:
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Feature Selection: Database Services > Data Files: C:\Data
Instance Name: Named Instance: Node
Authentication Mode: Mixed Mode: Enter a valid Windows password to use for the ‘sa’
(system account). The second option is to use standard Windows Authentication for database
access.
Configuration Options:
o Enable User Instances: UN-CHECKED/UN-SELECTED
o Add user to the SQL Server Administrator role: CHECKED/SELECTED

The default settings for all other installation options can be accepted.
If Oracle i9 or later is used, the Oracle SQL Developer application can be used to interface with the
database.

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Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
IIS 7.5 or newer must be installed for the OpenNode2 Web components. The following table lists the
versions of IIS and .NET Framework shipped with each Windows version. The .NET Framework version
can be updated to a newer version on any of the operating system/IIS versions below.

Operating System

IIS Version

.NET Framework Version

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7

IIS 7.5

v3.5

Windows Server 2012, Windows 8

IIS 8.0

v4.0

Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1

IIS 8.5

v4.5.1

Windows Server 2016, Windows 10

IIS 10.0

v4.6.2

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (OpenNode2 v2.7 and older)
Older versions of OpenNode2 require the use of the .NET Framework 4.0. To verify that .NET v4.0 is
installed, perform the following steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager
Browse to 'SERVER_NAME’ -> Application Pools
Double-click the default Application Pool
Verify that .NET Framework 4.0.x is available in the list of options

If needed, setup files can be downloaded from Microsoft Website at:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851
The .NET Framework installation can be done before or at the same time as the Node installation.
Note: Oracle database drivers may also require .NET Framework v3.5. See Oracle product
documentation for details.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 (OpenNode2 v4.x and newer)
OpenNode2 v4.0 and above requires the use of the .NET Framework 4.6.2. Setup files to perform an
update to .NET Framework 4, 4.5, 4.5.1. 4.5.2, 4.6, or 4.6.1 can be downloaded from Microsoft Website
at:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53345
Note: Oracle database drivers may also require .NET Framework v3.5. See Oracle product
documentation for details.

ODBC for .NET 2.0 (optional)
If the OpenNode2 will be connecting to a data source other than Microsoft SQL Server or an Oracle
database, the .NET 2.0 ODBC drivers will need to be installed. ODBC for .NET 2.0 can be downloaded
from the Microsoft Website.

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SSL Certificate (production installations only)
A 128-bit encrypted SSL certificate must be installed and the OpenNode2 URL must be listening on port
443. The SSL certificate must be externally-facing to Internet clients. If the target server/environment is
a Test/Development server, it is not necessary to get a commercial SSL certificate. The Exchange
Network certificate (issued by the CDX helpdesk), a self-signed certificate, or no SSL certificate at all is
acceptable.
To install the SSL certificate, perform the following steps in the IIS Manager:
IIS 7.5+
1. Double click the certificate file (.pfx)
2. Follow the steps in the Certificate Import Wizard

User Accounts
NAAS Node Account
An account for each environment under which OpenNode2 will run (e.g., “Production,” “Test,” etc.) will
need to be set up with the EPA’s Network Authentication and Authorization Services (NAAS). This
account is typically named node@NODE_DOMAIN.com, where “NODE_DOMAIN” is the same domain
that the Node URL uses. This account will be used by OpenNode2 to perform all Network interactions,
such as authentication, submitting, and downloading.
The following steps assume that an onsite Node administrator has an active NAAS account for
administering their Node.
1. Browse to https://naas.epacdxnode.net/ (Test NAAS) or https://cdxnode.epa.gov/usr
(Production NAAS)
2. Click the ‘Login’ link in the left frame and log in using the Node administrator account. If
you do not have a Node administrator account, contact the CDX helpdesk to have one
created.
3. Click the ‘Add User’ link in the left frame and create a user with the following parameters:
 User ID: node@myagency.gov
 Password: (an acceptable NAAS password)
 User Type: operator
 Affiliate: (choose your agency NodeID)

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Installation Steps
Unblock Zip Archive
By default, when the DotNET OpenNode2 v.zip archive is downloaded from the
Internet, the file will be saved with a “blocked” attribute. This can be confirmed by selecting Properties
and viewing the General tab. At the bottom of the tab, if the file is blocked the following message will be
shown next to Security:
This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer.

Figure 1: Security block message

If this message is shown, click Unblock to remove this attribute from the archive before extracting its
contents.
Note: Some versions of Windows show a checkbox labeled "Unblock" instead of the button above.
Simply check the Unblock checkbox and then click OK.

Extract Installation Files
Extract the files from the DotNET OpenNode2 v.zip archive to a designated parent
directory on the server. Note that the archive contains only compiled code. For the purposes of the
installation guide, it is assumed that the parent directory path is C:\OpenNode2.

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The directory structure is as follows:

Path

Description

OpenNode2\Config

Location of the configuration settings for OpenNode2. Only
Deployment.config contains user-configurable settings.

OpenNode2\Logs

Location of detailed OpenNode2 server logs

OpenNode2\Plugins

Location of all plugins uploaded through the Node Admin
interface

OpenNode2\Repository

If documents are configured to be stored in the file system, they
will be saved to this directory. Otherwise the Node database’s
NDocument table will be used.

OpenNode2\Server

The directory containing the .NET Windows NOS service that
handles all node operations.

OpenNode2\Sql

Contains SQL scripts to create Node database objects

OpenNode2\Temp

Temporary storage of documents processed by the Node. This
folder is cleaned up automatically by a NOS worker process.

OpenNode2\www

Directory containing four subfolders for the Node Admin, two
SOAP Web Service endpoints, and REST endpoint. Each
folder will be set up as a virtual directory.

Install the Node Administration Database
1. Create a database named OpenNode2 on the target SQL Server or Oracle database.
2. Run the file C:\OpenNode2\Sql\OpenNode2_DDL_xxx.sql (where xxx is either SQL Server
or Oracle) to create the tables and objects used for the main node data repository.
3. Open the file C:\OpenNode2\Sql\OpenNode2_DATA_xxx.sql in a text editor (where xxx is
either SQL Server or Oracle). Edit the first INSERT statement to contain your NAAS admin
account name. Edit the second INSERT statement to contain your NAAS runtime account
name.
4. Run the OpenNode2_DATA_xxx.sql script to insert the accounts into the OpenNode2
Metadata database. The script also sets up the Node Certification Test (NCT) flow and
services as well as the Windsor flow that contains utility services.
5. If necessary, create a database user account for OpenNode2 service to use. The account
should have permission to read, insert, update and delete to all tables in the OpenNode2
database. The connection string containing user credentials will be set in the NOS
configuration in a later step.

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Configure IIS Application Pools and Virtual Directories
Create and Configure the Application Pool
.NET 4.0 and below:
The following steps pertain to configuring the application pool for the .NET 3.5 version of OpenNode2,
DotNET_v3.5_OpenNode2_v2.7.3.zip.
IIS 7.5+:
1. In the Internet Information Services administrative console, create a new application pool named
“OpenNode2”. Set the Managed Pipeline Mode to Classic utilizing .NET Framework v2.0 (i.e.,
.NET CLR Version v2.0.NNNNN). In Advanced Settings, change Identity from
ApplicationPoolIdentity to NetworkService. Other default settings are acceptable. This
application pool will be used by Node Admin and the SOAP Web Service endpoints.
2. In the Internet Information Services administrative console, create another new application pool
named “OpenNode2_v4”. Set the Managed Pipeline Mode to Integrated utilizing .NET
Framework v4.0 (i.e., .NET CLR Version v4.0.NNNNN). In Advanced Settings, change
Identity from ApplicationPoolIdentity to NetworkService. Other default settings are acceptable.
This application pool will be used by REST endpoint.

.NET 4.6.2 and above:
The following steps pertain to configuring the application pool for the .NET 4.6.2 version of OpenNode2,
DotNET_v4.6.2_OpenNode2_v4.0.0.zip.
IIS 7.5+:
1. In the Internet Information Services administrative console, create a new application pool named
“OpenNode2”. Set the Managed Pipeline Mode to Classic utilizing .NET Framework v4.0 (i.e.,
.NET CLR Version v4.0.NNNNN). In Advanced Settings, change Identity from
ApplicationPoolIdentity to NetworkService. Other default settings are acceptable. This
application pool will be used by Node Admin and the SOAP Web Service endpoints.
2. In the Internet Information Services administrative console, create another new application pool
named “OpenNode2_v4”. Set the Managed Pipeline Mode to Integrated utilizing .NET
Framework v4.0 (i.e., .NET CLR Version v4.0.NNNNN). In Advanced Settings, change
Identity from ApplicationPoolIdentity to NetworkService. Other default settings are acceptable.
This application pool will be used by REST endpoint.
In addition to configuring the application pools, ensure the IIS Server is configured to allow ISAPI and
CGI extensions for ASP.NET v4.0.NNNNN:
1. Select the server name.
2. Open ISAPI and CGI Restrictions.
3. Select Allowed for ASP.NET v4.0.NNNNN for both Framework and Framework64.

Create and Configure Virtual Directories / Applications
Three virtual directories (or Applications in IIS 8.0+) will be created in this section; one for the Node
Admin interface and one for the Node endpoint. Use the appropriate directions for the version of IIS used.
IIS 7.5+ Directions
Create the Node Admin Application

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager
Browse to 'SERVER_NAME > Sites > WEB_SITE_NAME’ (e.g., Default Web Site)
Right-click and select ‘Add Application’
Type the alias Admin and set the physical path to C:\OpenNode2\www\Admin
Change the application pool setting to OpenNode2
In IIS Manager’s Features View, double click the Default Document icon. On the
Default Document dialog, remove all default entries and add login.aspx to the list.

Create the Node Endpoint1 Application
1. Right-click and select ‘Add Application’
2. Type the alias Endpoint1 and set the physical path to
C:\OpenNode2\www\Endpoint1
3. Change the application pool setting to OpenNode2
Create the Node Endpoint2 Application
1. Right-click and select ‘Add Application’
2. Type the alias Endpoint2 and set the physical path to
C:\OpenNode2\www\Endpoint2
3. Change the application pool setting to OpenNode2
Create the REST Endpoint Application
1. Right-click and select ‘Add Application’
2. Type the alias RestEndpoint and set the physical path to
C:\OpenNode2\www\RestEndpoint
3. Change the application pool setting to OpenNode2_v4.
The virtual directories / applications are now properly configured.

Configure Directory Security
It is necessary to set directory security so that the NOS and Websites can access folders for writing
temporary files, logs, and reading configuration settings.
Note: The default settings for Windows 7/2008+ and IIS 7.0+ do not require special folder permissions to
operate correctly, however it may become necessary to follow these steps if file access errors occur or if
the files are located in a directory that is not locally accessible to the NOS and/or Admin web application.
Follow the steps below to configure directory security:
1. Browse to the C:\OpenNode2\Config directory.
2. Right click on the directory and choose Properties
3. Click the Security tab
4. Click Edit
5. Click Add
6. Grant the user assigned to the Application Pools (e.g., ASP.NET Machine Account –
ASPNET, IIS AppPool\OpenNode2 and/or IIS AppPool\OpenNode2_v4) Read, Read and
Execute, and List Folder Contents rights to the directory. Next, grant the Internet Guest
Account IUSR_ (or IIS_IUSRS) the same rights as outlined above.
7. Click OK to finish.

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8. Perform the steps above for both the C:\OpenNode2\Logs directory and the
C:\OpenNode2\Temp directory.

Install and Configure the Node Orchestration Service (NOS)
The Node Orchestration Service (NOS) is a Windows service responsible for processing all inbound node
requests and executing scheduled tasks.
Setting the NOS Configuration Parameters
1. Open the deployment.config file in a text editor. The config files are located in the
C:\OpenNode2\Config directory. Go through all settings and set to values that are
appropriate for your environment. Appendix B has detailed information on each setting.
Firewall Note: Depending on firewall configuration or if the Node is deployed on multiple
servers, it may be necessary to open a port so that the Web server can communicate with the
NOS using .NET remoting. The port number is set in the Deployment.config file within the
Config directory. Look for the setting with the key “wnos.service.port”.
2. Save and close the Deployment.config file.
Installing the NOS Service (IIS 7+)
3. Open a command prompt using the “Run as Administrator” option. Navigate to the
OpenNode2 Server directory. Register the NOS service by executing the following
command:
.NET 4.0 and below
"%SystemRoot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\InstallUtil.exe" /i
".\Windsor.Node2008.WNOSServiceApp.exe"

.NET 4.6.2 and above
"%SystemRoot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\InstallUtil.exe" /i
".\Windsor.Node2008.WNOSServiceApp.exe"

The texts above can also be copied from the install_service.bat file located in the Server
directory. Do not run the batch file directly as this will not work.
If the service needs to be uninstalled, a uninstall_service.bat file is provided. Follow the steps above that
are appropriate for the IIS and .NET version used.

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Configuring the NOS Service Account
4. Open the Windows Services management console and locate “OpenNode2 Node
Orchestration Service.” (The name and description of the service is set in the
Deployment.config file.)
5. Right click on the service and click Properties.
6. Optional step: Configure the service to run under an account with additional needed rights.
In most circumstances, the NOS can be left to run under the Local System account, but in
cases where the database is using Integrated Security (for SQL Server), or if the NOS must
use network resources (such as file shares), then it will be necessary to run the NOS service
under an account with additional permissions. Follow the steps below to change the user
account.
7. Change the startup type to Automatic.
8. Save changes and close.
9. Right-click on the service and click Start.
Note: The service will start and then stop if there is a problem with the configuration in
Deployment.config. Check the Windows Application Event Log for a description of error if
this occurs. Common errors are invalid connection string, insufficient database permissions,
or an incorrect node.home path. In some cases you may need to uninstall the service to stop
the service from hanging.

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Test the Installation
This section contains information on ensuring that the installation was successful.

Testing the Node Orchestration Service
Follow these steps to verify that the Node is installed and functioning properly.
1. The first indication that the NOS is operating successfully is that the service starts
successfully in the final step of the previous section.
2. Next, open Windows Event Viewer and view the Application Event Log. The most recent
events should be from NOS. The most recent log entry should contain a message stating
that the service was started successfully, as shown below:

Figure 1. Windows Event Log
3. Lastly, examine the OpenNode2.log file located in the C:\OpenNode2\Logs directory.
This log file will contain an entry each time the service scheduler interval fires. It also
will contain a log of any errors that may occur.

Testing the Node Administration Application
Simply navigate to the URL where the Node Administration Utility is hosted. It is recommended to do
this from the machine where the NodeAdmin is installed since errors will not display in the browser from
remote connections. If the directions in this guide are followed, the address will be
http://localhost/Admin/login.aspx.
The screen should appear as follows:

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Figure 2. Node Admin Login Page
Log in using the administrator account that was inserted into the database as specified above. Use the
NAAS password for the account.
If an error message appears upon attempting to log in, this may indicate one of the following:
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The remoting port may not have been opened. See the Firewall Configuration section for
more information.



The server may not be able to access the Internet to validate the credentials against
NAAS. Ensure that the Node server has Web access.

Testing the Node Service Endpoints
Navigate to the URL where the Node Service is hosted. It is recommended to do this from the machine
where the Node Service is installed since errors will not display in the browser from remote connections.
If the directions in this guide are followed, the address will be:
http://localhost/Endpoint1/ENService11.asmx. Also test the v2.0 endpoint at
http://localhost/Endpoint2/ENService20.asmx
The following image shows the page that should be displayed at the service v1.1 endpoint URL (a similar
screen should also be displayed at the service v2.0 endpoint URL):

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Figure 3. Service 1.1 Endpoint
After testing using localhost, it is recommended to ensure that the service endpoints are exposed
externally to the Internet.

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Appendix A - Upgrading OpenNode2
Node and Plugin Versioning
The OpenNode2 software versioning scheme is:
[NodeMajorVersion].[NodeMinorVersion].[Revision].
Plugins must be installed on the OpenNode2 software with the same [NodeMajorVersion] and
[NodeMinorVersion] as the plugin. Revision numbers indicate incremental bug fixes. Higher numbers
always indicate a newer revision.
Each new OpenNode2 version release includes all new plugins. While some older plugins may be compatible
with the newer OpenNode2, it is highly recommended to use the plugins that are bundled with the
installation zip file.
Warning: Any custom-developed plugins that are not included with the download should not be used with
the 4.0+ versions of the node until they have been recompiled for use with .NET 4.6.2!

Step-by-Step Upgrade Instructions
Note: A .NET Framework upgrade may be needed! Please review the relevant sections of this guide for .NET
Framework information.
The upgrade process consists primarily of backing up the current configuration, replacing the application
files, restoring the configuration, and updating plugins (if needed).

Step 1: Shut Down the Node Orchestration Service (NOS)
1. Open the Windows Services management console and locate “OpenNode2 Orchestration
Service.”
2. Right-click on the service and click Stop.
3. OPTIONAL: If you are upgrading from a version 2.* node to a version 4.* node, uninstall
the NOS completely by running the command in Server\uninstall_service.bat in a command
console with administrative rights.

Step 2: Backup the NOS Configuration Parameters
4. Locate the deployment.config file in the designated parent directory (e.g.,
C:\OpenNode2\Config).
5. Save a copy of this deployment.config file to a new location outside of the designated parent
directory (e.g., C:\OpenNode2), which will be accessible following the upgrade.

Step 3: Extract/Replace the Installation Files
6. Extract the unblocked files from the DotNET OpenNode2 v.zip archive
to the existing designated parent directory (e.g., C:\OpenNode2) on the server. This
extraction will replace/overwrite the existing files in the designated parent directory. Note
that the archive contains only compiled code.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Be sure to unblock the zip archive as described in the normal installation
steps above or Windows will prevent the code from executing properly.

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Step 4: Restore the NOS Configuration Parameters
7. Locate the backed up copy of the deployment.config file which was saved in Step 2 above.
8. Locate the new deployment.config file in the designated parent directory (e.g.,
C:\OpenNode2\Config).
9. Replace the new deployment.config file in the designated parent directory (e.g.,
C:\OpenNode2\Config) with the backed up copy of the deployment.config file which was
saved prior to the upgrade.

Step 5: Reinstall and/or Restart the NOS Orchestration Service
10. If you uninstalled the Node Orchestration Service to move from version 2 to version 4, you
must re-install the version 4.* service as described above.
11. Open the Windows Services management console and locate “OpenNode2 Orchestration
Service.”
12. Right click on the service and click Properties.
13. If necessary, configure the service to run under an account with administrative rights.
14. If necessary, change the startup type to Automatic.
15. Save changes and close.
16. Right-click on the service and click Start. Note that the service will not start if the database
connection string has not been configured properly. You may need to uninstall the service to
stop the service from hanging (see step 1 above).

Step 6: Verify IIS Settings (Upgrades to v4.0 and Newer only!)
If updating to OpenNode2 v4.x from an older version, please review the section “Configure IIS Application
Pools and Virtual Directories” earlier in this document to ensure that required IIS settings are configured.

Step 7: Run Database Update Script (Upgrades to v2.6 and Newer only!)
Starting with v2.6, OpenNode2 supports configuring different NAAS accounts to be used by different
schedules. This is done by adding “Endpoint user” accounts on the Configuration tab within the OpenNode2
Admin application.
To enable this new feature, run the script named OPENODE2_2.0-SQL-UPDATE_001.sql (SQL Server) or
OPENODE2_2.0-ORA-UPDATE_001.sql (Oracle) included in the installation file download.
Lastly, access the OpenNode2 Admin application and log in to verify that the upgrade was successful. The
version number should appear on the footer of every page indicating the latest installed version number.

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Appendix B – Configuration Settings
This section provides a description of each of the settings in Deployment.config located in the
C:\OpenNode2\Config directory.
NOTE: Any changes to the service configuration file will require that the NOS be restarted for the changes
to take effect. Deployment.config is located in the C:\OpenNode2\Config directory.

Setting Key

Description

node.home

Root directory where the OpenNode2 runtime files are
located. For example “C:\OpenNode2”.

node.is.production

Set to true or false. False will trigger node to use the test
NAAS endpoint for obtaining and validating EN security
tokens.

node.is.demo

Not used.

node.(north/south/east/west)

“Bounding box” coordinates for the geographic area covered
by the node’s organization. Used to populate ENDS.

node.organization.name

The organization that is hosting the node. Used to populate
Node Admin UI footer text.

wnos.service.host

The IP address, server, or DNS name of the machine hosting
the NOS.

wnos.service.port

The port used by the WNOS to listen for requests from the
Node Admin or Service endpoints.

wnos.service.admin.interface.url

The address of the Node Administration Utility. Used to
build the URL of transaction history sent in notification
emails.

wnos.service.description

The description of the NOS service that appears in the
Windows Services list.

wnos.service.display.name

The display name of the NOS service that appears in the
Windows Services list.

wnos.service.service.name

The name of the NOS service that appears in the Windows
Services list.

wnos.service.dependencies

The name of any other services that need to start first. For
example, MSSQL$SQLEXPRESS if SQL Express is used as
the node database and it is not set to start automatically.

wnos.data.provider

The fully qualified name of the data provider used to access
the Node database.

wnos.data.connection

The connection string for the Node database.

wnos.document.manager.fs.repo.path Path to the Node repository for documents, if the file system
is configured for use.
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Path to the Node temporary directory. The temp folder is
used to store documents temporarily before they are
compressed.
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Setting Key

Description

wnos.naas.node.id

The Node identifier used when interacting with the NAAS
user manager for adding, editing, and deleting NAAS
accounts.

wnos.naas.node.admin.email

The email address displayed on the Node Admin UI and used
in notification email messages.

wnos.naas.user.admin

The username of the NAAS account used to perform
administrative functions (user management).

wnos.naas.user.admin.password

The password of the NAAS account used to perform
administrative functions (user management).

wnos.naas.user.admin.domain

The value to be passed in the NAAS “domain” parameter
when performing authenticate operations. “Default” is the
default value.

wnos.naas.user.runtime

The username of the NAAS account used to perform Node
primitive operations.

wnos.naas.user.runtime.password

The password of the NAAS account used to perform Node
primitive operations.

wnos.naas.user.runtime.domain

The value to be passed in the NAAS “domain” parameter
when performing authenticate operations. “Default” is the
default value.

wnos.util.crypto.key

Private key used to encrypt certain values in the Node
database.

wnos.proxy.address

If a proxy server is used, the address of the proxy server.
Leave blank if no proxy server is used.

wnos.proxy.port

If a proxy server is used, the port of the proxy server. Leave
blank if no proxy server is used.

wnos.proxy.bypassOnLocal

Set to either True or False. Indicates whether the Node
should bypass the proxy server for requests that originate
locally.

wnos.proxy.credential.useDefault

If a proxy server is used, indicates whether the proxy server’s
default credentials should be used.

wnos.smtp.host

The IP address, machine name, or DNS name of the SMTP
server used for sending notifications.

wnos.smtp.port

The port of the SMTP server. Usually “25.”

wnos.smtp.fromAddress

The email address to provide to the proxy server if the
message must originate from a trusted account.

wnos.smtp.deliveryMethod

Default to “Network.”

wnos.smtp.enableSsl

Set to True or False. Indicates whether SSL should be used
for SMTP operations.

wne.request.ipholder

Default to “REMOTE_HOST”

wne.request.ipdefault

The default IP address to use for activity logging if one is not
found or provided.

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Setting Key

Description

wne.request.version20

Identifier used internally and for logging to identify
operations that originate from the v2.0 service endpoint.

wne.request.version11

Identifier used internally and for logging to identify
operations that originate from the v1.1 service endpoint.

wne.version11.url

Endpoint 1.1 URL.

wne.version20.url

Endpoint 2.0 URL.

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