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Installing MCS Software on your system involves 3 steps: Downloading, Configuring and Installing. The downloading and installation procedure is the same for most software packages, excluding Inventory Management.

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To begin the installation process, you must have the MCS Admin Console and Application Server installed on your system. See the MCS Admin Console-Application Server Administration Guide for more information.

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Downloading
Downloading
Downloading the Software 

To access the download files you must have a customer portal account. If you do not have an account please check with your District's MCS Software contact to determine if an account already exists for your District. If you are a primary Point of Contact, please submit a request to Customer Support for the creation of an account.


Step 1: Connect to the MCS Software Customer Portal and login with your user name and password. To keep this page open, right-click on the link and select Open Link in New Window or Tab.

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Step 2: Select the Software Downloads tab in the Customer Portal or Portal Quick Links or choose Download softwareSelect Download Software in the Common Links section.

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Step 3: Select the appropriate folder. 

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  • Select Save the file to your system. Some browsers download files instead of giving you the option to save. (It is important to know where files are downloaded to on your computer.)
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Take note where the file is being saved on your computer or network. It is important to know where files are downloaded to on your computer.

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Configuring
Configuring
Configuring the Software

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Step 1: Locate and open the MCS Admin Console by logging in with your user name and password.

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Step 2: Locate and click on the Applications tab, select the Connection Methods option.

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Step 3: Select the software package being installed from the Application Name section then click Edit.

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Step 4: Enter the Application Connection information and click Ok.

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Installing
Installing
Installing the Software

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