Installation and configuration
Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure successful installation of the VTS.
VTS installation procedure
Make sure that you have the necessary licenses to install the VTS. There are three licensing options:
manually created software dongle (if using a product key or a VTS dongle is not possible)
Make sure that your PC meets the system requirements.
If you want to install and use the VTS exclusively on one PC (= single workstation installation), please follow the instructions on the single workstation installation page to install the VTS administration software and the corresponding licenses.
If you want to set up the VTS as a server/client system, please follow the instructions on the server/client installation page to install the VTS administration software, the corresponding licenses, and the clients.
Do not connect the peripheral devices (e.g., the response panel) until after installing the VTS. If you need to use a USB hub, one with a power supply is required.
If you encounter any problems during installation, our support team will be happy to assist you by email or phone.
Important information
The VTS can only be installed on Windows operating systems. Apple-based hardware/operating systems are not supported for local VTS installations. However, the browser-based VTS online also allows to use VTS on Apple devices.
Many PC manufacturers (e.g. Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo) supply their own drivers for graphics cards. Please check that the latest drivers for your graphics card are installed on your computer.
During the installation of the VTS, Microsoft® SQL Server Express (the exact version can be found in the system requirements) is installed by default. If necessary, the VTS can be installed on a different SQL server version. However, this must be installed manually and configured accordingly before installing the VTS. Detailed information can be found in the instructions for: Server/client installation
All .exe files of the Vienna Test System are digitally signed. The validity of the certificate used for this is checked by the operating system by default.
It is not possible to install the VTS via a remote connection with a VTS dongle (hardware dongle)! Example: You want to install VTS on PC 1, where the VTS dongle is also plugged in. You connect from PC 2 to PC 1 → In this case, installation on PC 1 is not possible because the VTS dongle is not recognized.
Licensing the VTS
There are three options available for licensing the VTS: licensing via a product key; licensing via a VTS dongle (hardware dongle); licensing via a software dongle - only for systems that are not connected to the Internet and where using a hardware dongle is not possible, e.g. server systems based on virtual hardware.
Licensing with product key
The product key is a code in the format (xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx) which you will receive by email after purchasing the VTS. This key must be entered during the installation process.
To activate a product key, an internet connection is required during installation to verify its validity.
Licensing with VTS dongle
The VTS Dongle (hardware dongle) is a USB dongle that contains all your licenses. The dongle must be connected to the PC on which the VTS is being installed. It must also remain connected whenever the VTS is in use.
If you choose this licensing option, the VTS Dongle will be sent to you by SCHUHFRIED after purchase.
Licensing with software dongle
The software dongle is intended for scenarios where neither a product key nor a VTS Dongle can be used. This applies especially in cases where a server/client installation is to be carried out on servers without internet access.
If the VTS is licensed via a software dongle, a license that is linked to the physical hardware of your PC (= the software dongle) must be created and installed on your PC before installation. To do so, a fingerprint of the computer on which the VTS administration software will be installed must be generated prior to the installation of the VTS. Based on this fingerprint, SCHUHFRIED will generate all licenses required and requested for the VTS now and in the future. These newly created licenses will be sent to you separately by SCHUHFRIED. Please follow these steps:
Copy the GetFingerprint folder from the Tools directory in the VTS installation files or from the USB stick containing the installation files to a local directory on your computer. You need write access to this directory!
Start the program GetFingerprint.exe.
A file with the extension .c2v will be created in the same directory (e.g. Fingerprint_COMPUTERNAME.c2v).
Send this file to info@schuhfried.com.
After processing by SCHUHFRIED, you will receive an email with instructions on how to install the licenses.
Follow the instructions in the email to install the licenses or the instructions at: Install licenses
Please note that the fingerprint must be generated on the computer on which the VTS is installed.
The software dongle records hardware-dependent parameters of the computer on which it was created. This also applies to specific properties of a virtual system. If the virtual system is “moved,” the software dongle becomes invalid and your Vienna Test System is blocked. For more details, please contact SCHUHFRIED support before making any changes to the server.
The following properties of the virtual system must remain the same for the software dongle to remain valid:
Virtual MAC address
CPU properties
UUID (Universal Unique Identifier) of the virtual image; the UUID is generated by the virtualization software. When a clone is created, a new UUID is generated.