Manual Installation

Before you start installing the PowerShell Extensions for Ivanti DSM please take a minute to ensure the Prerequisites for running the PSX7 are fulfilled by your computer. Keep in mind that you need administrative access rights to install this software.


To start the setup please double click the MSI file "PowerShell Extensions 4.3 for Ivanti DSM.msi" (or the file "PowerShell Extensions 4.3 for Ivanti DSM x64.msi", if you are running on a 64-Bit operating system) or select "Install" from its context menu.



The Welcome dialog appears. Confirm by clicking the  "Next >" button.



Next you have to accept the EULA. Please read the EULA carefully and select the radio button "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" if you want to accept the license. Confirm by clicking the "Next >" button. If you don't confirm to the terms of this agreement, you cannot use the software.



Using the PowerShell Extensions for Ivanti DSM requires a licensefile. You might have already received this file from NWC Services GmbH - otherwise do not hesitate to contact us, to request your individual licensefile (evaluation licenses for testing the PowerShell Extensions for Ivanti DSM are also available).


If you do not have a licensefile yet, you can leave this input field blank and skip this step by clicking the "Next >" button. In this case you have to copy the licensefile into the installation directory manually. The licensefile must be named "nwcservices.blsadministration.dll.lic" and it must reside in the same directory as the PowerShell Snap-In "NwcServices.BlsAdministration.dll".


Hint: it is also possible to store the licensefile at a central location inside your network and add a local reference to this location. Please see chapter Central Licensefile Store for details.


If you already have a licensefile copy its complete path (including the file name) into the input field or select a file using the browse button "...". Confirm by clicking "Next >".



Now you can choose the kind of installation you want to perform. The following options are available:

  • Standard
  • Custom
  • Complete


If you choose the standard installation or the complete installation the complete product consisting of the core components, the documentation and the shortcuts will be installed. The wizard will then skip the dialog shown below and automatically jump to the page "Ready to Install".


If you choose the custom installation you will be prompted to select the desired components (known as "features" in the context of MSI packages).



The following features are available for installation:


  • Core Components
    The core components are essential for the PowerShell Extensions for Ivanti DSM. They can not be deselected.

  • Shortcut
    Creates a shortcut in the start menu. The shortcut opens a PowerShell session with an already loaded Snap-In. You do not have to load it manually using the cmdlet "Add-PSSnapIn".


  • Documentation
    This feature selects or deselects the online help as a whole.

  • Online-Help
    This feature installs the document you are currently reading.

  • Cmdlet-Reference
    This feature installs the reference for the available cmdlets and object types.


Now select the desired features. Optionally you can specify an alternative path as your installation directory. Confirm your changes by clicking the "Next >" button.




After selecting the options presented by the custom setup (or if you had chosen a standard or complete installation) the preparation of the installation is finished. Now start the installation by clicking the "Install" button.


Hint: Windows Vista (or higher) with activated User Account Control requires an additional confirmation step.




Please wait until the installation process has finished...



As a last step click the "Finish" button to complete the successful installation process.


If you had provided a licensefile during installation the PowerShell Extensions for Ivanti DSM are now in a usable state. Please forward to the section Using the PowerShell Extensions for Ivanti DSM and learn about the first steps with this product.