Nuance Management Center Server Installation and Client Configuration Guide
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Contents
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About this guideviii
Guide overviewix
Additional resourcesx
Chapter 1: Introduction1
About Nuance Management Center2
Physical architecture3
Chapter 2: Installation checklists4
Audienceix
Documentationx
Trainingx
Supportx
Checklist—Planning the server installation5
Checklist—Planning the client installation6
Chapter 3: Preparing for your server installation7
Software requirements—Server8
Application server and database server8
NMC console9
Hardware requirements—Server10
Server installation prerequisites11
Application server and database server11
NMC console prerequisites11
Other considerations12
Network bandwidth recommendations12
Excluding files and folders from anti-virus protection12
Using a network traffic switch12
Obtaining required server software14
Opening required ports15
Chapter 4: Installing the servers16
Installing SQL Server17
Installing Nuance Management Center18
Chapter 5: Post-installation tasks24
Contents
Installing and binding the SSL certificate25
About certificates25
Install the SSL certificate—Installing on the server25
Install the SSL certificate—Installing on a load balancing switch28
Testing and troubleshooting your SSL configuration28
Verifying the NMS Platform service is running30
Starting the NMS Platform service manually30
Configuring your network switch31
Logging in to the Nuance Management Center (NMC) console32
Determining your database backup method33
Chapter 6: Preparing for your Active Directory single sign-on configuration34
Single sign-on overview35
Before you begin36
Software requirements—Single sign-on for Cloud NMC server36
Other requirements36
Checklist—Planning the single sign-on setup36
Creating an NMC console Administrator user for Active Directory38
Setting the Active Directory connection string39
Creating and configuring user accounts for single sign-on40
Creating user accounts40
Configuring user accounts40
Chapter 7: Installing the Local Authenticator41
About the Local Authenticator42
Local Authenticator logs42
Downloading the Local Authenticator43
Creating organization tokens44
Installing and binding the SSL certificate45
About certificates45
Install the SSL certificate45
Testing and troubleshooting your SSL configuration48
Installing the Local Authenticator50
Editing the configuration file54
Starting the Local Authenticator service55
Chapter 8: Preparing for your Dragon Group client installation56
Understanding Roaming user settings in nsdefaults.ini and roamingdef.ini133
nsdefaults.ini settings133
roamingdef.ini options135
Installing a Roaming user profile configuration on additional computers137
Appendix C: Database backups138
About database backups139
Disabling automatic database backups140
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About this guide
Guide overviewix
Audienceix
Additional resourcesx
Documentationx
Trainingx
Supportx
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NMC servertypeApplicable chapters
On-premise
1-6, 8-16, Appendix A, B, and C
Nuance-hosted6-16, Appendix A and B
Guide overview
The Server Installation and Client Configuration Guide provides the following:
l Installation and configuration instructions for on-premise Nuance Management Center (NMC)
servers.
l Configuration instructions for single sign-on authentication.
l Installation, configuration, and upgrade instructions for Dragon Group clients.
This guide contains installation and configuration instructions for both clients using their own on-premise
NMC server and clients using Nuance's hosted NMC server in the cloud. Use the following table to determine
the chapters that are applicable to you:
Audience
This guide is intended for IT administrators, database administrators, and Dragon administrators whose
responsibility is to perform the following:
l Install and configure an on-premise NMC server.
l Set up and manage single sign-on user authentication.
l Install and manage a SQL Server database.
l Install Dragon clients and configure them through the Nuance Management Center (NMC) console.
This guide assumes you have experience in hardware configuration, software installation, database
management, and networking.
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Additional resources
DocumentDescriptionLocation
Dragon Group
Release Notes
New features, system
requirements, client
upgrade instructions,
and known issues.
Dragon client Help (Help>Help Topics)
Dragon Group Citrix
Administrator Guide
Hardware, software,
and network
requirements for
deploying Dragon
Group in a network of
client computers that
connect to a Citrix
server to access
published applications.
Instructions for
configuring and
managing the Nuance
Management Center
(NMC) consoleand
Dragon clients.
NMC console Help button ()
Dragon Group client
Help
Commands and
instructions for
dictating, correcting,
and more with the
Dragon client.
Dragon client Help (Help>Help Topics)
The following resources are available in addition to this guide to help you manage your Dragon Group
installation.
Documentation
About this guide
Training
Nuance provides several Dragon training offerings, like webinars, demos, and Nuance University online
training courses. For more information, see the Dragon Support web site.
Support
The Dragon Support web site provides many resources to assist you with your Dragon installation, like
forums and a searchable knowledgebase. For more information on Support offerings, see the Dragon Support
web site at:
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Nuance Management Center Server Installation and Client Configuration Guide
About Nuance Management Center
Nuance Management Center allows Dragon system administrators to manage all Dragon Group clients from
a single central console. The console, called the Nuance Management Center (NMC) console, allows you to
do the following:
l Configure options for clients at the site, group, or user level
l Centrally manage your Dragon product licensing
l Share data, like custom words and commands, with clients and across other Nuance products
l Audit user session events
l Monitor client usage and trends through reporting
Nuance Management Center installs on a server. You can choose to install, configure, and maintain your own
on-premise NMC server, or you can use the Nuance-hosted server in the cloud.
Using Nuance Management Center with your Dragon Group installation is an optional feature that you enable
in Dragon Group.
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Physical architecture
The physical configuration of Nuance Management Center includes:
l Application server—The NMC server. Stores user accounts, settings, and administrative
information. Can be a single machine, or, in large installations, can be multiple servers load-balanced
by a network traffic switch. Can be the Nuance-hosted NMC server in the cloud, or a server that you
install and host on-premise.
l Database server—Hosts the SQL database that stores your data, like sites, groups, and licenses.
Can be the same physical machine as your application server.
l Dragon clients—Client computers with Dragon Group installed.
If you choose to host your own NMC server on-premise, there are two configuration options:
l Single-tier—Your application server and database server are located on the same physical
machine.
l Two-tier—Your application server and database server run on separate machines.
If you're hosting your own NMC server, the installation process installs the NMC server, database server,
and NMC console from a single executable file. During the installation, you can choose the location of your
database server.
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: Installation checklists
Checklist—Planning the server installation5
Checklist—Planning the client installation6
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ServerTaskReference
NMC server
and
database
server
Ensure all system requirements have been met.“Software requirements—
Server” on page 8
NMC server
and
database
server
Ensure all prerequisites have been met.“Server installation
prerequisites” on page 11
NMC serverObtain the required server software.“Obtaining required server
software” on page 14
NMC server
and
database
server
Ensure required ports are open.“Opening required ports” on
page 15
Database
server
Install the SSL certificate.“Installing and binding the SSL
certificate” on page 25
NMC server
and
database
server
Install the required software.“Installing SQL Server” on
page 17
NMC serverRun the
NMS_SuiteInstaller.exe
file to install the
NMC server, NMC console, and database.
“Installing Nuance
Management Center” on page
18
NMC serverIf you're using multiple NMC servers, configure your
network traffic switch.
“Configuring your network
switch” on page 31
NMC server
Verify that the NMS Platform service is running.
“Verifying the NMS Platform
service is running” on page 30
NMC server
Log in to the NMC console.
If you're using a network traffic switch, ensure you
access the NMC console using the name or address
of the switch in the URL.
“Logging in to the Nuance
Management Center (NMC)
console” on page 32
Database
server
Determine your database backup method.“Determining your database
backup method” on page 33
Checklist—Planning the server installation
If you are installing and managing your own Nuance Management Center (NMC) server and database server
on-premise, use this checklist to help you prepare for the installation.
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Checklist—Planning the client installation
TaskReference
Assign access to the necessary folders and Registry keys
on client machines.
“Assigning access ” on page 62
Configure client workstations.“Configuring client workstations” on
page 63
Perform an initial installation of the Dragon client using
one of the following methods:
l Dragon InstallShield Wizard (recommended)
l Command line installation
l “Initial Installation Using the
Dragon InstallShield Wizard”
on page 1
l “Installation Using the Dragon
Command Line” on page 1
Set up the configuration files as needed, then copy them
to a directory you can access from other computers.
“Natspeak.exe Command Line Options”
on page 1
Install the Dragon client on Dragon users' machines using
one of the following methods:
l Manual install from a DVD.
l Push install with an MSI.
l “Installing the same Dragon
configuration on multiple
computers” on page 68
l “Command Line installation
with msiexec.exe” on page 70
Use this checklist to help you prepare for client installations.
Chapter 2: Installation checklists
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Chapter 3: Preparing for your server
installation
Software requirements—Server8
Application server and database server8
NMC console9
Hardware requirements—Server10
Server installation prerequisites11
Application server and database server11
NMC console prerequisites11
Other considerations12
Network bandwidth recommendations12
Excluding files and folders from anti-virus protection12
Using a network traffic switch12
Obtaining required server software14
Opening required ports15
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FeatureApplication serverDatabase server
Combined application and
database server
Operating
system
One of the following:
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2008 R2, Service
Pack 1, Service Pack 2
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2008 R2, 32-bit
and 64-bit
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2008 R2 64 bit
Service Pack 2
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2012
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
Ensure you have all current
service packs installed.
One of the
following:
l Microsoft®
Windows
Server
2008 R2,
Service
Pack 1,
Service
Pack 2
l Microsoft®
Windows
Server
2008 R2,
32-bit and
64-bit
l Microsoft®
Windows
Server
2008 R2
64 bit
Service
Pack 2
l Microsoft®
Windows
Server
2012
l Microsoft®
Windows
Server
2012 R2
(64 bit)
Ensure you have all
One of the following:
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2008 R2,
Service Pack 1,
Service Pack 2
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2008 R2, 32-bit
and 64-bit
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2008 R2 64 bit
Service Pack 2
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2012
l Microsoft® Windows
Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
Ensure you have all current
service packs installed.
Software requirements—Server
If you're hosting your own Nuance Management Center (NMC) server and database server on-premise, you
must first download the Nuance Management Center installation package. When you purchase Nuance
Management Center, Nuance sends you an email with a link to download the package. You must then ensure
that your servers meet the following software requirements.
Application server and database server
The following table provides software requirements for the following scenarios:
l Your application server and database server are separate physical machines.
l Your application server and database server are on the same physical machine.
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FeatureApplication serverDatabase server
Combined application and
database server
current service
packs installed.
Windows
components
l Microsoft .NET
Framework 4.5.2 or later,
including the ASP .NET
component
l Internet Information
Services (IIS) 7, 7.5, or
8.0
None.l Microsoft .NET
Framework 4.5.2 or
later, including the ASP
.NET component
l Internet Information
Services (IIS) 7, 7.5, or
8.0
Database
None.
l SQL
Server
2008,
2012, or
2014
l SQL Server 2008,
2012, or 2014
Securityl SSL certificate
While Nuance Management
Center supports self-signed
certificates, Nuance strongly
recommends that you use a
certificate signed by a certificate
authority.
For more information on SSL
certificates, see “Installing and
binding the SSL certificate” on
page 25.
None.l SSL certificate
While Nuance Management
Center supports self-signed
certificates, Nuance strongly
recommends that you use a
certificate signed by a
certificate authority.
For more information on SSL
certificates, see “Installing and
binding the SSL certificate” on
page 25.
NMC console
l Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or 11, or latest version of Chrome
l Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or later
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Hardware requirements—Server
If you're hosting your own Nuance Management Center (NMC) server and database server on-premise,
ensure the servers meet the following hardware requirements.
For every 1,000 users:
l One Quad-Core physical server to host the SQL database, NMC server, and NMC console
l Processor: Quad-Core 2 GHz CPU
l Minimum RAM: 4 GB recommended
l Core Application Disk Storage: 40 GB for the NMC server
l If using Roaming user profiles: A server, separate machine, or RAID array to host the Master
user profiles directory
l Processor: Intel® Pentium 4® or later, or AMD Athlon 64 or later
l CPU: 1 GHz minimum (2.4 GHz recommended)
l RAM: 4 GB
l Cache: 512 KB minimum L2 Cache (1 MB recommended)
l One Database Server
l Processor: Dual-Core 2GHz CPU
l Minimum RAM: 4 GB
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Server installation prerequisites
PrerequisiteServerAdditional Information
Windows
administrator account
Application
All services should run under this account.
This account must also meet the following requirements:
l Is an administrator account in the workgroup (single-tier) or
in the domain (two-tier)
l Account and password never expire
l Has rights to install software
l Has rights to install, create, and start a Windows service
l
Has full read/write access to the database server, and to all
servers in the network
You provide this account name and password during the server
installation.
To allow this account to launch the services upon installation
completion, you must set it up with Log on as Service
rights.
Computer name or
IP address of your
server
Application
and
database
Must be provided during the NMC server installation.
Directory permissions Application
and
database
Assign full read/write/modify permissions to the directories where
the NMC server, NMC console, and database server are installed.
PrerequisiteAdditional Information
Full trust privilegesNone.
In addition to the system requirements, you'll also need the following.
Application server and database server
Chapter 3: Preparing for your server installation
NMC console prerequisites
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Number of clientsMinimum network speed
10010 Mbps
>100100 Mbps
ComponentSetting
Network Interface
Card (NIC)—Gigabit
cards
Automatic.
Switches and gigabit cards must have the same setting.
Network Interface
Card (NIC)—
10/100Mb cards
Network link speed and duplex must be set the same on all servers, workstations,
and other network equipment, or performance and recognition degradation could
occur.
Network speed—10
Mbps
Full Duplex
Other considerations
Consider the following while you prepare for your NMC server installation.
Network bandwidth recommendations
Nuance recommends the following network bandwidth speeds for Nuance Management Center.
Excluding files and folders from anti-virus protection
If you have anti-virus software installed on your application and database servers and Dragon clients, you
should exclude the following files and folders from the anti-virus scan to ensure optimum performance.
Servers
l
Nuance folder and all sub-folders
l File extensions: DAT, DRA, ENH, INI, LCK, LOG, NWV, SIG, TXT, USR, VER, VOC, WAV
Clients
l
C:\Program Files\Nuance folder and all sub-folders
l
C:\Program Data\Nuance folder and all sub-folders
l
C:\<Windows user ID>\AppData folder and all sub-folders
l
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Nuance folder and all sub-folders
l
C:\Documents and Settings\<Windows user ID>\Local Settings\Temp folder
l File extensions: BD, BIN, DAT, DVC, ENH, GSB, GRM, GRX, INI, LCK, NWV, SIG, SVC, USR,
VER, VOC, WAV, XML, LOG
Using a network traffic switch
If you have a large organization and you're implementing more than one NMC server, you can include a
network traffic switch in your network to balance the load on the servers.
The following table describes the recommended settings for your device.
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ComponentSetting
Network speed—100
Mbps
Full Duplex
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Obtaining required server software
The following server software is required. You can obtain the software from microsoft.com.
l Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
l SQL Server 2008, 2012, or 2014
l
One of the following:
l Microsoft® Windows Server 2008, Service Pack 1, Service Pack 2
l Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 R2, 32-bit and 64-bit
l Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit Service Pack 2
l Microsoft® Windows Server 2012
l Microsoft® Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
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Opening required ports
PortLocationDescription
389 TCPNMC
server
l Allows communication between the NMC server and your Active
Directory, if you are using single sign-on authentication.
443NMC
server
l Allows communication between Dragon clients and the NMC
server.
l Allows communication between NMC console workstations and
the NMC server.
1433 CustomDatabase
server
l Allows communication between the NMC server and the
database server if they are on separate physical machines.
You must open the following ports to allow communication between components.
Chapter 3: Preparing for your server installation
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Chapter 4: Installing the servers
Installing SQL Server17
Installing Nuance Management Center18
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Installing SQL Server
Use the following settings during your installation:
1. On the Feature Selection screen, select the following features:
l Database Engine Services
l Management Tools – Basic
l Management Tools – Complete
While using Nuance Management Centerdoes not require you to install Analysis Services
and Reporting Services, these services may help Nuance technical support troubleshoot
any issues that occur with your installation or database.
2. On the Instance Configuration screen, leave the Default instance option selected.
3. On the Server Configuration screen, click Use the same account for all SQL Server Services.
1. Enter the username and password of the Windows user account that the SQL Server
services should all run under. Use the same account that the product services will run
under.
If you are planning to install the database and all Dragon Group servers on a single
machine, Nuance recommends using an account in a workgroup. Enter the account
in the format “Domain\User_Name.”
2. Enter the password that other servers and clients on the Dragon Group network will use to
access the database.
4. On the Database Engine Configuration screen:
l Nuance recommends using Windows Authentication Mode for most networks.
l
Add at least three user accounts to administer the SQL database, including the account you
created to run all NMS services.
5. On the Reporting Services Configuration screen, select Install the native mode default configuration.
6. If the Complete with failures screen appears, save the log to a location where you can retrieve it.
The Nuance support team can use this log file if any network issues arise.
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Caution:
Even if you do not want to store the data files in SQL Server's default location, allow the installer to create the
database, its transaction log, and its dump device in the default location. When the installation is complete,
you can move the database and its files to a different location.
ADVANCED INSTALLERS ONLY: Alternatively, create the NuanceMC.mdf database, the
NuanceMC_log.LDF transaction log, and the NuanceMCDump.bak dump device on your server before
installing the NMC server.
1. On the NMC server (for single-node installations) or each node (for multiple-node installations), run
NMS_SuiteInstaller.exe.
The Choose Setup Language screen of the InstallShield Wizard opens.
2. Select a language from the drop-down list.
3. Click Next until you reach the License Agreement screen.
4. Accept the license agreement, and then click Install.
Chapter 4: Installing the servers
The wizard installs several components of the NMS Suite, then the Customer Information screen
appears:
5. Enter a user name and company name, and then click Next.
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The Choose Destination Location screen appears:
6. Choose where you want to install the NMS platform (default recommended), and then click Next.
The Setup Type screen appears:
7. Choose a setup configuration:
l Single-node installations: Select On a server with an SSL certificate installed
directly on that server.
l Multiple-node installations: Select Behind a networking device with an SSL
certificate installed.
8. Click Next.
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