Step 3: Installing the AppviewX Windows Gateway

Before you begin: By default, the AppViewX Windows Gateway securely communicates with AppViewX using the server/client certificates that are shipped along with the AppViewX Windows Gateway installer. If you choose to use a different server and client certificate for authentication, then follow the steps below:
  1. From Windows explorer, browse to the location where you have unarchived the AppViewX Windows Gateway installer package.
  2. Rename the default server certificate ServerCertificateGateway.pfx to ServerCertificateGateway-Backup.pfx and the client certificate file ClientCertificateGateway.pfx to ClientCertificateGateway-Backup.pfx.
  3. Copy the server and client certificates that you intend to use in this directory.
  4. Rename the server certificate file to ServerCertificateGateway.pfx and the client certificate file to ClientCertificateGateway.pfx, and then replace the default certificates in the installation folder.
Note: While installing the AppViewX Windows Gateway, you will be prompted to provide the server and client passwords.
CAUTION: If the certificate is replaced, ensure that the respective password has been provided to add the certificate to the store. The incorrect password during the installation of AppViewX Windows Gateway will cause the Windows Agent installation to fail.
  1. Execute the AppViewX.CertPlus.Installer.exe file.
    The welcome screen for the setup wizard is displayed.
  2. Click Next.
    The License Agreement is displayed.
  3. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.
  4. Click Next.
    The Destination Folder screen is displayed.
  5. To install the AppViewX Windows Gateway at the default location, click Next.
    OR

    To change the default destination folder:

    1. Click Change.
    2. On the Change Current Destination Folder screen, use the Look in dropdown list/ (up one level) icon/(create new folder) icon to navigate to/create the required destination folder.
    3. On the Change Current Destination Folder screen, use the Look in dropdown list/ (up one level) icon/(create new folder) icon to navigate to/create the required destination folder.
    4. Click OK.
    5. On the Destination Folder screen, click Next.
      The Optionally you can modify the below details screen is displayed.
    6. Enter the details as required.
      Table 1. Field descriptions for the details
      Field Description
      Please select default certificate store Select the certificate store from which the certificates will be discovered and pushed to by AppViewX from the following options:
      • Current User Store

        This type of certificate store is local to a user account on a computer. It is located in the registry under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER root.

      • Local Machine Store (default)

        This type of certificate store is local to a computer and global to all the user accounts on the computer. It is located in the registry under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE root.

        This configures the gateway for communicating with the appropriate certificate store.
      Port Port for accessing the service.

      Default value: 8999 (can be modified if required)
      Server certificate thumbprint If you are using a custom certificate, enter the corresponding server certificate thumbprint value.

      Client certificate password

      		 Password for accessing the client certificate

      For custom client certificates, enter the certificate password.
      Server certificate password Password for accessing the server certificate

      For custom server certificates, enter the certificate password.
      Note: Refer to the Before you Begin section to use custom server and client certificates.
  6. Click Next.
    The Ready to Install the Program screen is displayed.
  7. Click Install.
    This will:
    • Install the AppViewX Windows Gateway Troubleshooter tool
    • AppViewX Windows Gateway service