Preparation
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Ensure all Windows updates have been done. If a Windows update has been started but not completed, the installation may not be successful.
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Ensure you are signed into the computer as an administrator1. Windows computers can have multiple users and only Windows users which are designated as administrators can perform the installation of this software. An error will occur during installation if you are not signed into Windows with an administrator user.
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Ensure the computer meets the minimum requirements, which are:
Windows version: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, and Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008R22, 2012 or 2012R2. Both 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows are supported. If you want support for Windows 10 on the computer where the database3 is to be stored, you will need to upgrade to version 3.2, not 3.1.5. You will find upgrade instructions to verison 3.2 at Upgrading to version 3.2 page.
System Memory: At least 1 GB [GB = Giga bytes or billions of bytes (characters)] (4GB or more is recommended)
Free Diskspace: At least 2 GB (20GB or more is recommended)
Internet Access: Required to use the Cloud Account feature. The cloud feature will not operate when computer is disconnected from the internet.
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1. An administrator in computer terms represents the access level of the user. An administrator generally has the highest level of access and can install software, make changes to the access level of other users and perform other tasks which can affect the operation of the comptuer. Users without administrator access are generally limited in what changes they can make to the computer.
2. R2 stands means Release 2 and is a designation Microsoft has used for its server products when it has made major changes to the product and it releases it as a new version. When R2 is not part of the name of the server product, Release 1 is implied.
3. 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.
Part 1 – Installing the Database1
There are 2 parts to download and install, so please follow all of the instructions on this page.
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IMPORTANT: You should use the same version of Management by Statistics and the Database Manager.
If this is not the computer where the database is installed, go to that computer and log in with a Windows user that has administrator rights to that computer, then return to this page to download the update on to the server. You must have administrator rights to install or run the Database Manager. The Database Manager only needs to be installed on one computer.
You will need to complete both parts of the installation. If you do not have the time to update all of the installations of Part 2 on your network, you should wait until you can update them all.
Download the Database Manager update by clicking the Download button below.
Depending on the browser you use, the installer may run automatically or may be saved in your Downloads folder. Follow the instructions and run the installer to install the Database Manager.
DOWNLOAD – PART 1
Don't forget Part 2 below.
Please read all of the instructions on this page before installing.
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Once installed, start the Database Manager before going on to part 2.
The Database Manager will automatically update the database and prepare it to operate with the latest version of Management by Statistics. The Database Version will change to the latest version number when the update is complete, as shown below.
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Complete the Activation Wizard by updating any registration information to the end and click "Finish".
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At this point you are ready for the Part 2 of the installation.
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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.
Part 2 – 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 3.1.
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When you first run the Management by Statistics it will display the Database Connections Settings window. Select Windows Integrated Authentication, then click the "Test Connection" button to verify the program is connecting to the database.
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Next select Database Authentication, then click the "Test Connection" button to verify the program is connecting to the database.
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You will be prompted to enter a user name and password. Enter your user name and password. The default user name is "admin" and the default password is "password". If you are still using the default password, you will 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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Next you will see the Company Setup Wizard.
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Click here for instructions to install Management by Statistics on other computers on your network.
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