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Install HyWorks Controller

Overview

The HyWorks Controller runs on Windows Server and hosts the management console, database, and broker services. Choose the deployment topology before installing.


Option A — Single-node installation

Standard installation for PoC or smaller deployments.

📖 Fresh Installation Guide — HyWorks 4.0 KB


Option B — Active-Passive cluster

Two-node failover cluster for production environments.

▶ How to Install HyWorks Controller in Active-Passive Cluster Mode


Option C — Multi-node scale-out

For high-density deployments (>500 concurrent desktops).

▶ How to Install Accops HyWorks in a Multi-Node Setup


Apply licence

Apply the licence key immediately after installation.

▶ Apply Concurrent Licence in HyWorks

▶ Apply Named Licence in HyWorks (Active-Passive)

▶ Apply Licence in Multi-Node HyWorks Controller Setup


Install and configure the Scheduler

▶ How to Install and Configure Scheduler in HyWorks


Create admin roles and permissions (optional)

▶ How to Create Roles and Permissions for Admin Users in HyWorks


📖 Controller Prerequisites

Use case: Hardware, OS, database, and network requirements to verify before beginning the HyWorks installation.

📖 General Pre-requisites

Use case: Infrastructure-level checklist covering DNS, Active Directory readiness, and firewall rules.


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