If you encounter a failure during the installation, you can review the logs to help you troubleshoot. If you encounter an error during the installation For more information, see Authorizing Portal for ArcGIS.
The Software Authorization Wizard dialog box displays.
For more information about the account and how to change it, see The Portal for ArcGIS account. After installation, it is possible to change the account that is used to run Portal for ArcGIS. The LocalSystem account cannot access network This is because the Portal for ArcGIS service is configured to run under the Windows native LocalSystem account by default. The location you specify must be a local directory you cannot choose a shared network directory.The content directory stores content installed with the portal as well as user-generated content. Specify the portal's content directory.The Portal for ArcGIS installation directory is for the portal's software components. Only one feature is available for installation: Portal for ArcGIS. Specify the Portal for ArcGIS installation directory.Read the license agreement and accept it, or exit if you do not agree with the terms.Run the setup program from the Portal for ArcGIS download folder or setup media and click Next.You are now ready to proceed with the Portal for ArcGIS installation. Browse to the downloaded folder containing the Portal for ArcGIS setup or insert the Portal for ArcGIS media into the appropriate drive to automatically launch the setup program.Close all noncritical applications on your server.Open the ports as described in Ports used by Portal for ArcGIS.Log in as a user with administrative privileges.Verify that your site meets the minimum system requirements.Upgrading to 10.3.1? For more information, see About upgrading Portal for ArcGIS.