Installing the Management by Statistics Software
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Depending on the browser you use, the installer may run automatically or may be saved in your Downloads folder. Just follow the instructions and run the installer to install Management by Statistics 3.5.
Download the version which matches the Management by Statistics already installed on your network.
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When you first run the Management by Statistics it will display the Database1 Connections Settings window. Select Database Authentication2 3, then click the "Test Connection" button to verify the program is connecting to the database.
If the connection failed, click the "Use Default" button to test with the default database password.
In version 3.1.5 or earlier, you will connect to a database server which has MBSDATAEXPRESS in its name. MBSEXPRESS2012 was added with version 3.2 and 3.5.
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You will be prompted to enter a user name and password. Enter "admin" for the user and "password" for the password. You will then be asked to change the password, which you should do. A new password will only be accepted if the password strength meter measures medium or higher. This is for your own protection, particularly if you decide to use the Cloud feature.
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If you have not yet defined your company in the software, the Company Setup Wizard should display automatically. Click here for the fast way to define your company in the system to get started now.
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1. A Database is a computer term used to mean a file or files where data is stored in a central location for access by one or more users. A database differs from a document file in that a document generally is only accessible by one user at a time and is organized by pages. A database is generally capable of being accessed by many users at once, with each user being able to read and save information at the same time.
2. Authentication has a somewhat specialized meaning in computers. It essentially means to verify the user, which can be done in several ways. The most common means of verifying or authenticating a user is to have the user provide a password.
3. Database Authentication is a simple password authentication method. There is a password set for the database the user needs to provide to gain access. The Management by Statistics system uses a default password upon installation. Click the "Use Default" button to check to see if this is the correct password. For higher security installations, the database password should be changed in the Database Manager.