Installing and Updating

System Requirements

• Hardware and Software Requirements for Version 5.0
• Inbound and Outbound Ports

Downloads and Installation

• Ares Downloads
• Installing the Ares Server
• Silent Installation
• Installation for Atlas Hosted Servers

Server Configuration

• Ares 5.0 Server Installer Database Configuration
• Server Configuration and Permissions
• Internet Information Services

Updates and Upgrades

• Ares Auto Updater
• Updating Ares to the Newest Version
• Updating Ares to Version 5.0 - Updating the Server
• Updating Ares to Version 5.0 - Updating the Client
• How Default AddOns Are Affected by the Ares 5.0 Update

Data Migration

• Importing Legacy Data

Communication and Support

• When Is a New Version Available? Communication Avenues for Atlas Information

Troubleshooting

• Re-enabling Automatic Update Prompts in the Ares Client After the 5.0.92 Server Update
• Removing Deprecated DLL Files Installed by Ares Server Installers
• Resolving Ares Server Installer 'Insufficient Privileges' Error (Error 1303)
• Resolving Database Connection Errors After SSMS v19 Update
• Resolving Web Service Errors After the March 2022 Ares 5.0 Server Update