Version 2.0 of skAILink is a windows service. Main purpose for this change is to be independent of user log in.
Installation
ASP.NET Core 3.1
skAILink uses functions from the ASP.NET Core 3.1 Runtime library.
The easiest way to check if the ASP.NET Core 3.1 Runtime library is installed is to start the skAILink installation. The first step here is to check of the requirements are satisfied.
If not already installed, download ASP.NET Core 3.1 Runtime (v3.1.15) - Windows Hosting Bundle. (https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/c8eabe25-bb2b-4089-992e-48198ff72ad8/a55a5313bfb65ac9bd2e5069dd4de5bc/dotnet-hosting-3.1.15-win.exe)
Start the installer and agree to the license.
Press install and wait for the installation to complete.
After completing installation three NET.Core apps should be installed.
Installing skAILink
Execute the 'skAILink Installer.msi' installation file.
Press next
Select 'Everyone' and folder location. (Keeping default location is good. )
Press Next and approve the application if required.
Close the installation.
Setup skAILink
Open the installation folder in file explorer. (Typically: C:\Program Files (x86)\KarstenMoholt\skAILink)
Install the service by double clicking on the 'Installskailinkservice.bat' file
This should produce an output as shown below.
Press any key to close the terminal window.
Start the Windows app ‘Services' or 'Tjenester’ and find the SkAILink serrvice as shown on the picture below.
Press start to start the SkAILink service.
Verify that it is running by observing status is changed to Running or Kjører.
Copy skAILink Installer.msi and run the installer
to server.
Copy skAILink Installer.msi
Configuration