Network setup – Seaward SQL Information Pack User Manual
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Last updated: 10/02/2009
This will create a new (blank) database that can be used to build up your PAT
records.
PATGuard always attempts to link to the last opened database when starting up, so
that the data link will connect to this database automatically.
If more databases are created using the procedure above, then to switch from one
database to another select Open from the File dropdown to display the Data Link
Properties window below:
Ensure the Data Source is correct (
then select that relevant database from the drop down, then select OK.
4. Network Setup
Virtually all SQL databases are on servers as the data is shared across the computer
network.
Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Oracle 10g across a network requires
expertise which can best be provided by your IT dept or consultants and as these
programs are from other software vendors this is beyond the scope of this
document.
Below is a simple schematic of a network setup.
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