Installing Tricerat Products on Windows Server 2008 R2

Introduction 

 

Windows Server 2008 R2 has evolved over time and Microsoft has addressed many early shortfalls. 

 

Service Pack 1 Required 

 

Requirement: Before any Tricerat product can be successfully installed on Windows Server 2008 R2, a minimum of Service Pack 1 is required. 

Best Practice: Download and install the latest Microsoft Service Pack for Windows Server 2008 R2 before installing any Tricerat products. 

 

Windows Updates Required 

 

Requirement: Before Simplify Lockdown can be successfully installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 KB3035131 and KB3033929 must be installed, in that order. 

Best Practice: Download and install the latest Microsoft Windows Updates for Windows Server 2008 R2 and bring the machine current on all Windows Updates before installing any Tricerat products.