3.2 Planning Your Environment

3.2.1 Server Requirements

  • Memory: 4 GB RAM or higher is recommended.

  • Hard Disk: 40 GB. This disk stores the configuration details and all the WalkUp jobs. Depending on the usage, decide the space required on the disk.

3.2.2 Open Enterprise Server 2015 SP1

iPrint for OES runs on OES 2015 SP1 servers. For information about installing and configuring OES 2015 SP1, see the OES 2015 SP1: Installation Guide.

Ensure that the OES 2015 SP1 server is patched with the latest patch.

The OES 2015 SP1 May 2017 and later patches includes iPrint for OES - Enabler Patch (oes2015sp1-iPrint-for-OES-Enabler-Patch). This patch installs the necessary files required for the infrastructure to be created before installing iPrint for OES.

3.2.3 Novell iPrint

Novell iPrint must be installed and configured on OES 2015 SP1 server. For information about installing and setting up iPrint, see the OES 2015 SP1: iPrint Administration Guide.

Ensure iPrint is applied with the latest patches.

3.2.4 iPrint for OES ISO

Download the ISO from Micro Focus Customer Center. On installing this ISO, you can manage the advanced desktop and mobile printing features.

3.2.5 iPrint for OES Desktop Activation Key and License

Login to the Micro Focus Customer Center. Click Software > Entitled Software > Novell iPrint > Novell iPrint for OES (2015 SP1).

Activation Code: Click Keys. Note the activation code adjacent to iPrint for OES 2015 SP1 Update Channel. The activation code is required when registering iPrint for OES through YaST.

License File: Download the NP-iPrint-Desktop.xml file. All the OES customers are entitled to use the desktop features under this license. Using ipcon, upload the license file to continue using the advanced desktop features provided by iPrint for OES. For more information about licenses, see License.