Installing Core Impact Offline

The Core Impact installer is designed to automatically download and install any missing prerequisites. This process can break when Core Impact is installed in an offline environment (with no connection to the Internet).

This section lists the required software to install Core Impact by operating system, including software download links and command line switches to install the applicable software.

Notes

• Installation instructions for Windows server versions should follow the criteria for the workstation versions based on Windows Server 2016 – installation requirements of Windows 10.
• For some operating systems, multiple versions of Microsoft .NET Framework (3.5 SP1 and 4.0) are required.

• Microsoft SQL Server Express 2022 is installed in clean environments from Core Impact 21.7 by default. To upgrade from SQL Server Express 2014 to SQL Server Express 2022 for existing versions of Core Impact, see the Core Impact Installation Guide (offline).

For Windows 10 (x64)

Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Runtime Libraries

1. Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Runtime Libraries installer.

2. Run the following command:

   VC_redist.x86.exe /q /norestart

Install Npcap v1.80

1. Download Npcap v1.80.

2. Run the following command:

   npcap-1.80-oem.exe /loopback_support=no /admin_only=yes /dot11_support=no /require_features

Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Runtime

Depending on whether or not you have an Internet connection, choose one of the following installation options:

1. Install with an Internet connection:

   1. Run the Core Impact installer. It will detect whether the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Runtime is missing, then download and install it if needed.

      or

   2. Use the following alternate method:
      1. Open the Control Panel and go to Programs and Features.
      2. Select the Turn Windows features on or off link.
      3. Select the .NET Framework 4.8 Advanced Services check box.
2. Install without an Internet connection:

   1. Download the .NET Framework v4.8 Runtime.

   2. Run the downloaded executable and follow the installation wizard.

Install Microsoft SQL Server Express 2022

1. Download Microsoft SQL Server Express 2022.

2. Run the following command:

   SQLEXPR_2022_x64_ENU.exe /QS /HIDECONSOLE /ACTION=Install /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /FEATURES=SQL /INSTANCENAME=IMPACT /AGTSVCACCOUNT="NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE" /SQLSVCACCOUNT="NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE" /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS="BUILTIN\Administrators"

Install Microsoft SQL Server Native Client 11

1. Download Microsoft SQL Server Native Client 11.

2. Run the follow command:

   sqlncli.msi /passive IACCEPTSQLNCLILICENSETERMS=YES

Install Microsoft Internet Information Server 10 Express

1. Download Microsoft Internet Information Server 10 Express.

2. Use the following command line switch:

   iisexpress_amd64_en-US.msi /qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress

Install Crystal Reports Runtime 13 SP27

1. Download Crystal Reports Runtime 13 SP27.

2. Use the following command line switch:

   CR13SP27MSI32.MSI /qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress

   TIP:

   If you want to specify a different install directory use the following command line switch instead:

   /qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress INSTALLDIR="<path_where_to_install_the_product>"

   As an example, to install into D:\CustomePath

   CR13SP27MSI32.MSI /qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress INSTALLDIR="D:\CustomPath"

Install Microsoft Edge WebView2

1. Download Microsoft Edge WebView2.

2. Issue the following at a command line:

   MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe /silent /install

Install Core Impact 3rd Party Packages (optional)

The download link and passphrase for this package is provided in the email sent by Core Security with your Core Impact distribution download links.

After you complete the preceding offline steps, run the base Impact installer described in Installing Core Impact.