Installation

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Installation is rather simple:

Insert the CD

 

SetupMainScreen

 

Install products will take you into a menu which will allow you to select which version of Databuild you wish to install.

 

ProductSelect

 

From here you select which product you wish to install. If you're updating your version, ensure you know where the program is currently located to update correctly. This information can obtained by going to the Help menu and choosing about Databuild.

 

AboutDatabuild

 

The .exe file path shows you where the program is currently installed.

 

SelectInstallationLocation

 

Once the correct location is selected proceed with the installation. If the installation is a brand new installation, a registration screen will prompt you for a response code when you first load the program.

 

However, in networked installations, you must decide where to install it

 

Basically there are two choices:

 

Install it on each workstation

               For:        Can still run when server is down

                       Less traffic on Server and Netware

 

Install it on the Server

               For:        Easier to install and update

                       All users run the same version, reports

 

The "right" choice depends on a myriad of factors: Number of workstations, relative quality of workstations and server, Database format (Access vs SQL Server), remote access requirements, number of companies, security implications etc.

 

If in doubt, contact Databuild Support staff