If you're ready to install and set up the software, you'll want to take a look at the books listed here. You may not need all of them, depending on how complicated your implementation will be. Click the name of a book to preview it.
Installation and Setup for SmartPlant Foundation Application Server - This is where you start when you're ready to install SmartPlant Foundation on the main application server at the center of your implementation. This book also includes information on setting up the database server and how to ensure your software is set up correctly.
SmartPlant Foundation Upgrade - If you're upgrading from an existing installation of SmartPlant Foundation, go here for information about how to prepare for and perform the upgrade.
Desktop Client Workstation Setup - If you need to set up client workstations, this book details how to do that, along with details about some alternate ways of launching and delivering the Desktop Client.
Distributed Server Setup for SmartPlant Foundation - After you've set up your application server, you may want to set up some services on other servers to improve performance or distribute processing. This book details how to set up those optional servers.
Backing Up and Restoring Databases - Every implementation should include a database backup and restoration strategy. This book offers both advice and procedures for doing that.
Manual Site Application Pool Setup - If you need to configure security yourself during site creation instead of letting the software do it for you automatically, this book details what you need to do.
Installing Software in Silent Mode - If you install the software on multiple machines or want to build scripts for installation, this book provides command line syntax and parameter definitions.
SmartPlant Foundation Server Manager Help - All your sites are managed using the Server Manager component, and this book offers information about all the commands, wizards, and processes that are available in Server Manager.