Source of Workbench Install Files
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There are a number of installation files required for installing Workbench. The Workbench Server Files are used for installing Workbench on application and SQL servers; the Workbench Client installers are used for setting up the Workbench client on users PC's. For advanced users, there is also a Workbench PowerShell module which can be used to download installation files onto the server.
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Workbench Server Files
Workbench server files are available from the Workbench SharePoint Resources Site. This online resource requires login to be able to access the files.
The Resources site is accessible to Workbench partners only.
Non-partner clients should contact their Workbench Consultant for the required files. Otherwise a copy of the installation files will be left in the "Workbench Application Share" under the "Releases" sub-folder on the Workbench server during installation by a Workbench Technical Consultant.
The installation files are organised by product, then by version. It is recommended to copy all the version release files onto the Workbench server so other technical users can easily find the files in the Workbench Application Share Releases folder.
Workbench Product Download - PowerShell Module
The Workbench PowerShell module, WorkbenchToolbelt, has a cmdlet for easily viewing the latest released versions of Workbench and WebWorkbench, and cmdlet for downloading the releases to the current system.
An example of querying the download server for the latest version using the Workbench-GetProductReleaseVersion cmdlet:
To download a release package, use the Workbench-DownloadProductRelease cmdlet. The cmdlet will download the specified version to the desired directory and unzip the archive.
For more information see the cmdlet Confluence pages:
Allowing FTP Downloads
If the download fails from the FTP site, the download URL may need to get added to the list of Trusted Sites in Internet Properties:
To update the Trusted Sites list:
Open the Internet Properties menu either from the Control Panel, or PowerShell:
Navigate to the Security tab, then select Trusted Sites, and click the Sites button:
Enter the FTP URL, ftp://web.workbench.co.nz, into the input field and click Add, then Close.
The Require server verification (https:) check box needs to be cleared in order to add non-HTTPS addresses to the list.
Workbench Client Installers
Workbench client systems require both Microsoft Access (2010) and the Workbench client. Currently, there is a separate installer for each component.
A specially packaged Microsoft Access 2010 runtime installer and Workbench client installer can be downloaded from http://downloads.workbench-cloud.net.
Alternatively, links to the individual installers:
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The MS Access 2010 Runtime installer includes the Access Runtime 2010 Service Pack 2 and Windows update KB2881029, both required for the latest version of the Workbench client to run properly.
The installer only requires the "setup.exe" executable to be run and should complete without needing any user interaction. When complete, the installation dialogue will disappear. If there were any issues with the installation an error message will popup and halt the installer. Otherwise, if no errors occur, it is possible to check Access was installed properly by viewing the list of installed programs in Windows "Control Panel", "Program and Features":
The version should be 14.0.7015.1000.