Your server must run a compatible version of Windows Server (e.g., 2016, 2019, or 2022) and have access to a supported SQL Server instance.
Before launching the installer, ensure your environment meets these critical requirements: solarwinds npm offline installer
While online installations are often preferred for their speed and ability to fetch the latest hotfixes automatically, several scenarios make the offline installer the better choice: Your server must run a compatible version of
If you downloaded the file on a different machine, right-click the ISO or its contents, go to Properties , and click Unblock to prevent Windows security from stopping the installation. right-click the ISO or its contents
For upgrades, always back up your SolarWinds database and take a VM snapshot before proceeding, as there is no automatic "rollback" feature. Step-by-Step Installation Process Install SolarWinds Platform products in a new environment
Using a pre-downloaded file ensures you have a consistent version across multiple servers, which is helpful for staging and testing environments. Prerequisites and Preparation
Since the modern installer is an ISO, you must right-click the file in Windows and select Mount to access the executable.