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Cornerstone Software 9.2 and later
This document explains how to configure the required and the recommended settings for the Cornerstone* Software
when used with the Microsoft* Windows* Server 2022 operating system. These steps apply to Cornerstone* Software
version 9.2 or later.
Recommended server roles
Perform the following tasks to enable recommended server roles:
• Install and configure Active Directory with a user for each workstation.
• Install and configure the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP).
• Install and configure the domain name system (DNS).
• Configure Group Policy with the following settings:
− Disable Power Save Settings.
− Disable Windows Firewall (Private & Domain Networks).
− Disable Screen Saver.
• Enable Remote Desktop Services (if applicable):
− Install and configure Remote Desktop Services (formerly known as Terminal Services).
To install the Remote Desktop Session Host role service, follow the guidelines in Microsoft KB2833839 at
support.microsoft.com/kb/2833839
− Install Remote Desktop Licensing, and set the licensing mode to Per Device. Each thin-client (terminal) requires
a Remote Desktop License.
− Network your printers via IP address, and disable printer pass-through on the server.
Note: If printer pass-through is not disabled, it will cause issues with printing and with Cornerstone Software in
general.
Required options in Windows Settings
1. To open the Windows* Settings window:
a. Click the Windows icon .
b. Click the Settings icon .
2. To disable Windows default printer management:
a.
Click
Devices
.
b.
On the left, click
Printers & scanners
.
c. Clear the Let Windows Manage My Default Printer checkbox (you may need to scroll to find this option).
d.
Click the
Home
icon to redisplay the Windows Settings window.
3. To set up automatic updates:
a.
Click
Update & Security
.
b. Click Change active hours, and then set the time range when you typically use this device.
c. Click Save.
d.
Click
Advanced options
.
Required and
Recommended
Windows
Server 2022 Settings
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e. Under Update options, select Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows.
f. Click Delivery Optimization, and then select On and PCs on my local network.
g. Click the Home
icon
to redisplay the Windows Settings window.
4. Set network location to private:
a. Click Network & Internet.
b.
For Ethernet connections, on the left, click
Ethernet, click your Ethernet network name,
and then s
elect
Private.
OR
For wireless connections, on the left, click Wi-Fi, click your wireless network name, and then select Private.
c. Close the Windows Settings window.
Required options in Control Panel
1.
I
n the search box at the bottom-left corner of your screen, type Control Panel and press Enter.
2. To enable file sharing:
a.
Click
Network and Sharing Center
, and then, on the left, click
Change advanced sharing settings
.
b. In the Private and Domain sections:
• Select the Turn on file and printer sharing option.
•
Clear the
Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices
option.
c. Click Save changes.
3. To disable network card power-save settings:
a.
On the left, click
Change adapter settings
.
b. Right-click the connected network connection and select Properties.
c.
Click the
Configure
button, and then click the
Power Management
tab.
d.
Clear the
Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power
checkbox.
Note: This checkbox may not be present on some systems.
e. Click the Advanced tab.
f. Under Property, select Energy Efficient Ethernet.
g. Click the down-arrow under Value and select Off.
h. Click OK, and then close the Network Connections window.
i. Click Back to redisplay the Control Panel.
4. To disable power save settings:
a.
Click
Power Options
, and then, on the left, click
Create a power plan
.
b.
Select
High Performance
.
c. In the Plan Name box, type IDEXX Power.
d. Click Next, and then click Create.
e.
On the IDEXX Power row, click
Change plan settings
, and then click
Change advanced power settings
.
f. In the Power Options window, expand Hard Disk, and then
expand Turn off hard disk after.
g. Click Setting and set the Setting (Minutes) option to 0 (zero).
OR
If applicable, set the On battery (minutes) option to 0 (zero).
h. Click OK, click Back , and then click Control Panel Home to redisplay the Control Panel window.
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5. To disable the Windows* firewall:
Note: IDEXX recommends a hardware firewall and Trend Micro* Worry–Free* Business Security Services, which
includes a software firewall. IDEXX does not support and will not configure other firewalls.
a.
Click
Windows Defender Firewall
.
b.
On the left, click
Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
c. Under both Domain network settings and Private network settings, select Turn Off Windows Firewall (not
recommended).
d. Click OK, and then close the Windows Firewall window (which also closes the Control Panel).
Required options in the Windows registry
Note: The following changes to the Windows* registry are required for computers used as dedicated or peer-to-peer servers.
Workstations or terminal services servers that do not run the Cornerstone database and Cornerstone services do not require
this change.
IMPORTANT: Changes to the Windows registry may cause unintended consequences that could result in the need to reload
the operating system. Contact Cornerstone Support if you need help backing up or modifying the Windows registry as
described below.
1. To open the Windows registry:
a. In the Search box in the lower-left corner of the desktop, type Regedit and press Enter.
b. If a User Account Control prompt appears, click Yes.
2. To back up the Windows registry:
a. In the left pane of the Registry Editor, right-click the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key and select Export.
b. In the Export Registry File window, under Save in, select This PC > Local Disk C: > Windows > Temp.
c. In the Name field, type an easily identifiable name for the exported registry file (for example, IDEXX
Cornerstone Settings).
d. Ensure the Selected Branch option is selected in the Export Range area and that the branch being exported
is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
e. Click Save. The Export may take several seconds.
f. Browse to C:\Windows\Temp, and verify that the exported registry file is there.
3. To increase the memory allowance for noninteractive services (desktop heap memory):
a. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key:
\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\SubSystems
b. Select the Windows value.
c. From the Edit menu, select Modify.
d. Under Value data,
increase the third SharedSection parameter to 2048.
In other words, SharedSection uses the xxxx,yyyy,zzzz format to specify the system and desktop heaps; the
zzzz value must be 2048.
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Recommended options in Windows Settings
1. To open the Windows Settings window:
a. Click the Windows icon .
b. Click the Settings icon .
2. To disable screen saver:
a.
Click
Personalization
.
b.
On the left, click
Lock screen, and then select Screen saver settings
.
c. Select None from the drop-down list and c
lick
OK
.
d.
Click the
Home
icon to redisplay the Windows Settings window.
3. To add critical system icons to the desktop:
a.
Click
Personalization
.
b.
On the left, click
Themes.
c. On the right, under Related Settings, click Desktop icon settings.
d.
Check
Computer, Recycle Bin, User’s Files, and Network
, and then c
lick OK.
e.
Click the
Home
icon to redisplay the Windows Settings window.
4. To set the size of text, apps, and other items:
a. Click System.
b. Under Scale and layout, select 100% (Recommended) from the drop-down list.
5. Close the Windows Settings window.
Recommended options in Control Panel
1. To open the Control Panel windo
w, i
n the search box at the bottom-left corner of your screen, type Control Panel
and press
Enter.
2. Click File Explorer Options, and then click
the
View
tab.
3. To show extensions for known file types, c
lear the
Hide extensions for known file types
checkbox.
4. To show hidden files, folders, and drives, under Hidden files and folders, select the Show hidden files, folders,
and drives option.
5. To disable the sharing wizard
, clear the
Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended)
checkbox.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the Control Panel window.
For assistance, call Cornerstone Support at 1-800-695-2877.
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*
Cornerstone is a trademark or registered trademark of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates in the
United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and logos are trademarks of
their respective holders.
