Configuring the Primary Server

If you installed a multi-database environment and use SoftDent, version 12.0 or earlier, contact a Carestream Dental support representative before proceeding.

Before configuring the primary server:

Install SoftDent, version 19.1.2, on the server on which the primary database resides.
Share the server’s drive.
Check the server’s disk space and ensure it contains enough space to manage multiple databases.

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

Upgrade to SoftDent, version 19.1.2. See Performing a New Installation.
Verify that all programs on the server are closed, navigate to the SoftDent ISO file, and click it. The Directory window is displayed.
Double-click InstallMenu.exe. The SoftDent Installation window is displayed.

If you are running Windows 10 or later, the AutoPlay window is displayed.

Click Run InstallMenu.exe. The User Account Control window is displayed.
Click Yes. The SoftDent Installation window is displayed.

Select Install Additional Database. The SoftDent - Multi-Database Setup window is displayed.
Read the message and click Proceed. A message is displayed, informing you the database must be configured.
Click OK. The SoftDent - Multi-Database Setup - Enter Database Information window is displayed.
Type the database name and click OK.

The database name and server name are displayed in the header bar when SoftDent is accessing the database, for example: Database_1@SDDB_1

The database name must be fifteen characters or less. The database name 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.

After the files are extracted, click Close.
To add a new database, see Installing a New Database. To set up an existing database, see Installing an Existing Database.