Configuring the Primary Server

Before configuring the primary server:

To configure the primary server to support a multi-database environment:

  1. Upgrade to SoftDent for client/server configurations, version 19.1.2. See Performing a New Installation.

  2. Verify that all programs on the server are closed, navigate to the folder where the Installer files are saved, and click the ISO file. The Directory window is displayed.

  3. Double-click InstallMenu.exe. The SoftDent Installation window is displayed.

OR

If you are running Windows 8 or later, the AutoPlay window is displayed.

  1. Select Install Additional Database. The SoftDent - Multi-Database Setup window is displayed.

  2. Read the message and click Proceed. A message is displayed, informing you the database must be configured.

  3. Click OK. The SoftDent - Multi-Database Setup - Enter Database Information window is displayed.

  4. Type the database name and click OK.

The database name must be fifteen characters or less and is displayed with the identification number in the Database drop-down list in the SoftDent Login window. A window is displayed as the data files are extracted.

  1. After the files are extracted, click Close.

  2. Select an option:

 

Related Topics

Installing a New Database

Installing an Existing Database