This manual describes how to install Sage Evolution (“Evolution”) on a server or a client machine. In chapter 3, the manual describes how to locate a database.
In the installation files of Evolution, there is a setup file named “Setup.exe”. Run this application to start the setup.
After running the Setup.exe, the Customer Information will show. Fill out a “User Name”, and “Organisation”. For “Country / Region”, always make sure to select “Other”. Select “Premium” for “Installation”.
Click on “Next”, which will ask you if you want to install Evolution on your computer. Click “Next” again.
The next window will ask you if you want to upgrade an existing Sage Evolution installation, or if you want to start a new installation. Select “New Sage Evolution Installation” and hit “Next”.
The following window will show you the “Software Licence and Subscription Agreement”. To continue the installation, select “I AGREE to the terms of the licence agreement” and click on “Next”.
This window allows you to either customise the installation folder of Evolution or accept the default location. By default, Evolution will be installed in a “C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage Evolution” folder.
Do not tick the box for “Always check this location for newer versions of Sage Evolution”. Go for “Next”.
In this step you will need to select the Installation Type of Evolution. In case of installing Sage on a client machine or a RDS server which will be used by clients, select “Workstation”. Click “Next”.
Select the components which needs to be installed and click “Next”. Select at least the following components:
- Sage Intelligence Reporting
In this step you indicate whether you want a shortcut to be created and for which user this shortcut needs to be added. Click “Next”.
Hit “Install” to start the installation of Evolution.