Aeon Client (v.5.0.3) and DBCChooser Files Installation Instructions (with access to Software Center)
Install the Aeon Client from the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
Click Start Menu
Type in Software Center
Click Software Center
You will see a list of applications that are available for download
Click Software Center Refresh to ensure you have the most current list of applications
It may take a few minutes to update the Software Center
Click the software you want to install - Aeon Client v5.0.3
Click the Install button
The Software Center will display the progress of the download
Once downloaded, the program will begin to install
Install the DBCChooser Files from the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
Click Start Menu
Type in Software Center
Click Software Center
You will see a list of applications that are available for download
Click Software Center Refresh to ensure you have the most current list of applications
It may take a few minutes to update the Software Center
Click the software you want to install - Aeon Client DBCChooser Update 2022-03-29
Click the Install button
The Software Center will display the progress of the download
Once downloaded, the program will begin to install
If you need help finding applications available for download or installing any applications, contact the Service Desk by calling 617-495-7777 or submitting a ticket.
NOTE: If you are using a machine that is different from the machine you ordinarily use for Aeon, you may need to remap your machine to the Aeon network drive. Please see these instructions for guidance: Access to the Aeon Network Drive - starting at the "Map the Network Drive" heading.
Aeon Client (v.5.0.5) and DBCChooser Files Installation Instructions (for those without Software Center access)
Login to the computer as a user who has local admin rights
Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the HUIT_AeonClient5030_Install file
Right-click on the AeonClientSetup_5.0.5.0.exe file and select Run as administrator
A window with a crimson background will open and display installation status messages until complete. When the installation has finished, the window will close.
Uncheck box that mentions SQL in the pop-up.
To run the DBCChooser Installer:
Login to the computer as a user who has local admin rights
Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the HUIT_AeonDBCChooser_20220329_Install file
Right-click on the HUIT_AeonDBCChooser_20220329_Install file and select Run as administrator
A window with a crimson background will open and display installation status messages until complete. When the installation has finished, the window will close.
After installation, run the DBCChooser.bat utility to select a database appropriate to the location. (This may have to be run as administrator):
Open File Explorer
Navigate to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Aeon folder
Double-click on the DBCChooser.bat file to run the utility. (You may not see the “.bat” part.)
A window with a crimson background will open, prompting the user with a series of choices.
Choose Production
Choose appropriate Library abbreviation
The new database will be set and the window will close