Software Installation
Windows 10 End of Support Notification
1.0 Introduction On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for most versions of Windows 10. You will be able to continue using Windows 10 but most importantly, you will no longer receive important and often critical security and reliability ...
SQL Express 2019 Manual Install
Manually Install SQL Express 2019 1.0 Introduction There may be a scenario where SQL Express 2019 must be manually installed on the host PC. The installation file can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. At the time of writing, the correct URL ...
Installing Doors.NET on a Windows 11 PC
1.0 Introduction Doors.NET Software is now supported on Windows 11 Operating systems. Keri has done extensive testing with Doors.NET v5.0.0 and strongly recommends installing Doors.NET v5.0.0 or higher to ensure compatibility with Windows 11. While ...
Doors.NET - Download and Install SQL Studio Manager
Install Studio Manager on the Doors.NET Host PC (via License Manager) If you have recently installed on the host PC you can then quite easily download and install Studio Manager via the License Manager. From Windows Start menu go to Doors.NET >> ...
Doors.NET - Upgrade the SQL Express Version
1.0 Introduction Windows 11 has been approved for new installations of Doors.NET software from v4.8.0 and newer. Windows 11 has been approved for older installations of Doors.NET software under the following conditions: * The installation is upgraded ...
Doors.NET - Network and Data Security and Encryption
1.0 Introduction This document explains what security measures are in place with Doors.NET to minimize the possibility of data being intercepted or an unauthorised intrusion on the network. The Doors.NET™ system encrypts the data between the ...
Doors.NET - License Manager and Gateway Setup
1.0 Introduction Doors.NET installation and controller configuration is a three step process. Each of these steps has its own document, with controller configuration broken into separate documents per hardware type. • software installation – ...
Doors.NET - Software Installation Guide
1.0 Introduction The Doors.NET software can be downloaded from the www.kerisys.com software downloads section. You can download just the installation file or you can download the entire installation file set (which will allow you to perform the ...
SQL Express 2016 Manual Install
1.0 Introduction You can encounter a situation where you need to manually install the SQL Express database engine and database management tools (SQL Studio Express. This article walks you through the process of manually installing SQL Express 2016 ...
Doors.NET in a Server Environment
1.0 Introduction If you are installing and using Doors.NET on a Windows Server operating system (2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, etc) Keri advises that you have an IT person that is a Microsoft Certified Professional present during the install of ...
Doors.NET - Installation Using an Existing SQL Server
If you are installing the software onto a network that already has an SQL Server available and you want to use that server for the database, you need to install the Application Server only. The default database will be installed in the C:\Program ...
How to Enter and View Installer Contact Details
1.0 Introduction It is possible to add installer contact details to the registration tab of the license manager. 2.0 Add Installer Contact Details The following steps explain how to add installer contact information: From the Windows Start menu, go ...
Doors.NET and Anti-Virus Software
1.0 Introduction When installing the Doors.NET software, Keri systems requires you to temporarily disable any anti-virus software that is running on the PC. Failure to do this can cause the software installation to fail. Once the software ...
Installing Doors.NET in a Server Environment
1.0 Introduction If you are installing and using Doors.NET on a Windows Server operating system (2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, etc) Keri advises that you have an IT person that is a Microsoft Certified Professional present during the install of ...
Doors.NET - Manually Update the Doors.NET Database
1.0 Introduction The following steps explain how you can use the UpdateDHSDB utility to manually update the Doors.NET database. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the Doors.NET database resides on a remote workstation you should copy the UpdateDHSDB utility onto a ...
Doors.NET - Software Update
1.0 Introduction The following guide explains how to update the Doors.NET software and if you are using Visual Doors that will also be updated. Software upgrades are automatically handled by the installation program. The installation program ...
Doors.NET - Demo License Activation
Doors.NET has a demo mode feature that allows you 30 days of limited, basic operation. This can give you an opportunity to try the software before obtaining a license. Demo mode supports all hardware/controller types (except legacy PXLs) but includes ...
The License Manager
After installing the software and entering your license key you are prompted to run the License Manager. The License Manager is used initially to setup and configure your hardware gateways. When you open the License Manager for the first time the ...
Doors.NET - License Activation - Offline
Activating Doors.NET Without an Internet Connection You can activate Doors.NET via e-mail if you do not have an active internet connection, or if the connection is being blocked by a firewall or security setting. This is done by e-mailing the license ...
Doors.NET - Create a New License Key
You now have the ability to create your own standard Keri license key using the License Key page on the www.kerisys.com website. You can create a license for the following controller types: NXT Mercury Powered NXT PXL-500/Entraguard The License Key ...
Doors.NET - License Activation - Online
Activating Doors.NET with an Internet Connection Following installation of the software the system will need to be activated. Activation is performed using the License Manager Utility and is most easily done using an active, unrestricted Internet ...
Doors.NET - Admin Client Only Install
Admin Client Only Installation 1.0 Introduction This section explains how to install just the administrative client onto a PC, such as for installations where multiple client connections are required. Important Note: If the host PC/Application Server ...
Doors.NET - Custom Installation
1.0 Introduction A full installation installs the minimum required components for a single-PC system (the Application Server, hardware gateways, archive service and administrative client). The custom install option is used to install additional ...
Doors.NET - Full Installation
1.0 Introduction The Doors.NET software can be downloaded from the www.kerisys.com software downloads section. You can download just the installation file or you can download the entire installation file set (which will allow you to perform the ...
Doors.NET - Software Download
Download the Current Version of the Doors.NET Software Note: to download the software from the www.kerisys.com you will need to create a free account on the site so you can log in with your user name and password. Download link: ...
Upgrading to Windows 10
1.0 Introduction Doors.NET is fully compatible with Windows 10 operating system beginning with Doors.NET v3.5.1.20. No additional steps are required to enable the program following an operating system upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10. As ...
SQL Express 2014 Manual Install
1.0 Introduction With the release of Doors.NET v4.0.1 Keri is now using .NET Framework v4.6.2 and SQL Express 2016. This allows the software to take advantage of the power, functionality, and speed provided by the current .NET Framework revision, and ...
Doors.NET - On a Virtual Machine
1.0 Introduction Keri is often asked the question: 'Can Doors.NET be used on a Virtual Machine and the short answer is Yes. Apart from the presence of a physical workstation running Doors.NET in a virtual environment is almost exactly the same as if ...
Doors.NET - Host PC Requirements
1.0 Introduction This article provides the PC hardware requirements to ensure acceptable software system operation in standard and advanced access control applications using Doors.NET. Access control applications with large numbers of controllers ...