Installing Manager Server edition

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I will give a brief run-down of what i did.

(Take note that this is something a qualified IT personal will do. So unless you can, please ask an IT personal to assist)

  1. Stable Internet data connection

  2. To have a stable Internet IP address and hostname, better to purchase a free domain and active DNS via https://www.noip.com

  3. Purchase SSL certificate (to keep the Internet transmission secure). Instructions available via https://www.noip.com

  4. Install SSL on Host PC.
    How to Purchase and Configure a TrustCor Premium DV SSL

  5. Get a router. A brand that has clear instructions on how to set the PORT FORWARDING.

  6. Connect router to the Host PC

  7. Login via web browser into router

  8. Go to WAN ( or Advanced)settings (or however the router settings is on Internet/wide area network setup)

  9. Go to Port Fowarding. See simple instructions of Port forwarding on How to Port Forward - General Guide to Multiple Router Brands | Support | No-IP Knowledge Base

  10. Once Port forwarding is done, you can now give the link to other users who can login safely and remotely access Manager.

Remember,

  1. Having a domain and hostname helps to point access of Manager directly to the Host PC without having to show the host IP address publicly. Also, instead of having a numerical address, a hostname makes remembering lot easier.
  2. Having a SSL certificate is important to protect and secure that connection.

To give you a hint of costs involved with this exercise;

  1. Manager Server edition US$490 (one off)
  2. Router US$90-98 (one off)
  3. Hostname via www.noip.com (free)
  4. Domain name (free)
  5. SSL certificate (US$4 annual fee)
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