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Technical Support

This site is intended to provide step-by-step instructions for the technical support of the DWS. The content below will outline system requirements, provide a brief overview of the DWS directory structure and necessary permissions for installation, and troubleshooting of the DWS software.

Please keep in mind that this is not intended to replace the software's user guide. For detailed information pertaining to the DWS software features, please refer to the ERAS DWS User Guide.

I. Getting the Software IV. Start-Up
DWS System Requirements (PDF, 2 pages)
Downloading the DWS Software from the ERAS Web site (PDF, 2 pages)
Starting the DWS Software (PDF, 1 page)
II. Installation V. ERAS PostOffice Communication
Local/Single Installation (PDF, 4 pages)
Network/Multiple User Installation (PDF, 2 pages)
Installing Clients on Other Computers (PDF, 1 page)
Moving from a Local/Single User Installation to Network/Multiple User Installation (PDF, 2 pages)
Moving from a Network/Multiple User Installation to a Local/Single User Installation (PDF, 2 pages)
Communication Sequence (PDF, 2 pages)
Firewall Authentication
(PDF, 2 pages)
III. File Structure and Permissions VI. Trouble Shooting
DWSERVER Directory (PDF, 4 pages)
Recommended User Permissions (PDF, 4 pages)
Common Error Messages (PDF, 3 pages)
Maintenance Hours
ERAS reserves maintenance windows that may be used at short notice. Thus, the MyERAS Web site or ERAS PostOffice may be closed for general maintenance at the following times:

5:00 am to 7:00 am, Monday to Saturday
5:00 am to 9:00 am, Sunday

If you are having difficulties connecting to ERAS during this period, please wait until a later time and try to reconnect.

If you are still unable to connect, you may be experiencing technical difficulties. Please contact ERAS HelpDesk.

DWS Archive
ERAS 2008 DWS Archive Procedures
(PDF, 2 pages)

 

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