Ideal for air-gapped environments or high-security zones where servers cannot have external internet access.
Windows Server 2019 or 2022 is recommended for optimal performance.
Select your installation type (e.g., for separate polling and database servers, or Lightweight for evaluation).
Use a local account with to avoid GPO restrictions. solarwinds npm offline installer extra quality
SolarWinds NPM writes massive amounts of performance data. Set your SQL database autogrowth to fixed megabyte increments (e.g., 256 MB or 512 MB) rather than percentages to prevent disk fragmentation.
Choose from the product list. The offline installer will automatically parse its local repository and confirm that all required sub-components are present without checking online repos.
Once downloaded, check the file integrity using SHA-256 hashes provided on the site to ensure the installer is complete and uncorrupted. Pre-requisites for a "Quality" Installation Use a local account with to avoid GPO restrictions
To ensure the security and quality of your installation, always use official SolarWinds channels: Install SolarWinds Platform products in a new environment
Transfer this key via a secure USB drive to an internet-connected machine.
Ensure .NET 4.8 or the version specified by your specific SolarWinds Orion/Platform release is pre-installed. The offline installer includes this, but pre-installing it prevents reboot loops during setup. Choose from the product list
The offline installer for SolarWinds NPM allows you to install the software on a server or machine without an internet connection. This is useful for environments with limited or no internet access.
Paste the UMID to generate a localized license activation file ( .lic ).
Remote offices or data centers where downloading gigabytes of data during setup is impractical.
SQL Server Express (supported only for evaluation or very small environments under 100 elements). Step-by-Step Offline Installation Process
If using an ISO format, right-click the file and select , or extract the comprehensive zip file to a local directory. Step 3: Run the SolarWinds Orion Installer