How to Install Windchill 10.2 M030 with SQL Server 2014 on Windows Server 2012 R2: Pre-Installation Steps

The following steps will ensure a smooth install.

     1.  Make sure to use a local Admin account

     2.  Disable Antivirus

     3.  Disable UAC

     4.  Disable Firewall (Two Tier Setup Only)

     5.  Disable IEES (Internet Explorer Enhanced Security)

     6.  Make sure to disable or uninstall IIS if it is active (Apache will be using the same port 80 for Windchill)

     7.  Install .Net Framework 3.5

     8.  Set appropriate server name and domain.
                a.  If you want to proceed without going through the DNS setup, you can add the host name and domain you want to the hosts file.  You must also add to each user's hosts file as well until you have the correct name setup in your DNS server.
                b.  Changing this later on will cause Windchill to not function and requires a Rehost.

     9.  Set static IPv4 address (Disable DHCP)

     10.  Download and extract the latest version of all Windchill software listed in your PTC downloads page
                 a.  Make sure to rename all the discs with their appropriate name as the default names have no meaning.  The install will always begin with the PTC Solution Installer.

Now you are ready to install SQL!