These instructions are for new installs only. For additional product information, or if you are upgrading from another version, please use the more detailed instructions in the Nexus Reference Guide.
Step 1. Download the Install Files.
If you haven't yet downloaded the Nexus install file to your PC, do that now. Then return to this page. If you have already downloaded the install file you can continue with Step 2.
Save the downloaded file to a new folder on your PC:
The actual file name may change slightly as different releases of the software are made available.
Step 2. Transfer the Install Files to your iSeries.
Double-click the iSeries install (nexusxx.exe) to transfer the libraries to your iSeries.
After the file is decompressed, BCD's FTP upload utility is presented. Type your iSeries IP address and the QSECOFR password, then click the Upload button:
When the Activity Log reports that the file upload is complete, you can close this window and continue with the next step.
Step 3. Install the iSeries Components.
After closing the upload utility, log on to an iSeries session as QSECOFR. Run the command BCDINSTALL/BCDINSTALL. At the panel presented, select the product Nexus and press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions.
During the install you will be prompted to create a password for the NEXUSADMIN user profile:
Type a value and press Enter to continue. You may also want to make a note of what you typed, you'll need this later to log in to Nexus.
When prompted, enter your Nexus License Key:
If you don't have a valid license key to hand, press F3 (to complete the install) and contact BCD at (630) 986-0800 to request one. Then use the command XL_SMSLIB/UNLOCK to enter your license key when the install concludes.
The last step in the iSeries install instructs you to start the NXAPACHE server instance and provides a test URL to verify that the software has been installed. We'll do that next.
Step 4. Start the NXAPACHE HTTP Server Instance.
To run any Nexus programs you will need to start the NXAPACHE HTTP server instance. The server instance configuration was installed with the software.
To start the NXAPACHE HTTP server instance, enter your iSeries IP address below and click the Manage HTTP Servers button. When prompted, log on as QSECOFR and then continue with the instructions below:
This page may take a few seconds to load. At the page presented go to the Manage tab and select the NXAPACHE server instance from the dropdown list:
After selecting the server instance, verify its status. If it's stopped (as shown above), click the green button to start it. [The NXAPACHE server instance runs on port 8010; if you wish to change this value you can edit the configuration file before starting the server instance]:
Once the server instance is shown as running, click this button to present the Nexus login program:
This test uses the IP address you entered above. If the program isn't found, verify your system IP address in the new browser window.
At the page presented, take note the URL of the page that opens: we have automatically appended the NXAPACHE configuration's port number (8010) to your IP address, as well as the default Nexus login program's URL. We recommend that you bookmark that page.
If you get a Nexus login, it means you have successfully installed the portal, and started a functioning HTTP server instance.
Step 5. Verifying your Configuration and Learning to Use the Software.
If you got to a Nexus login at the previous page, it means you have successfully installed the portal, and started a functioning HTTP server instance. You can use the NEXUSADMIN profile (with the password you set during the install) to log in.
Now you're ready to start learning how to use Nexus.
If at any point in this process you would like to have an informal chat with someone to get some suggestions on how to address your particular needs, then by all means get in touch with our Sales or Technical Support teams.