Because the server lacks internet connectivity, standard online activation will not work. You must perform an offline activation. Open the SolarWinds Web Console on your server. Navigate to > All Settings > License Manager . Click Activate and select the Offline Activation method.
The is a comprehensive installation package designed for environments with restricted or no internet access (dark sites). It includes all necessary components and pre-requisites, such as the .NET Framework and IIS features, to set up the SolarWinds Platform locally. Key Use Cases
Create a new database user account (e.g., SolarWindsOrionUser ) that NPM will use for daily read/write operations.
Right-click the offline installer executable and select . solarwinds npm offline installer
Choosing between the online and offline installer depends entirely on your infrastructure constraints.
Instead of clicking "Next" through a GUI, administrators use a command prompt. It typically looks something like this:
The installer may halt if it cannot verify specific Windows Server features. Manually add these features via Server Manager or PowerShell using the Install-WindowsFeature command using your Windows Server installation media as the source. Navigate to > All Settings > License Manager
The package will extract its contents to a temporary directory. This phase may take several minutes due to the size of the archive. On the welcome screen, select your installation type:
If you are currently planning an offline deployment and need to verify system requirements, or if you encounter errors during the offline licensing phase, consider these resources:
The offline installer tried to extract SQL Express to %TEMP% but the drive is full or has permissions issues. Fix: Manually extract the SQL Express binaries from the installer: On the welcome screen
To help tailor this deployment to your environment, let me know: What are you planning to deploy?
Locate your NPM license and select the option to (or Offline Activation).