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9.6. Where should I install the Multi-User Server?

Q:  Where should the Multi-User Server be installed?

A:  You can install the Multi-User Server on any server, workstation, or desktop computer that is connected to the rest of the network.  Which ever computer you decide to install the Multi-User Server on you'll wan't to keep in mind that it will need to be on, and logged into an account with the Multi-User Server running anytime someone needs to use EstiMate.  You may also want to install the Multi-User Server onto a computer that others have access to in case it needs to be started or restarted when you're not around.

You data will reside on the computer that the Multi-User Server is installed on by default.  You can if you need/want install the Multi-User Server on one computer, but have it connect to a database stored on another computer (e.g. server, external drive, NAS, etc).  To do that you would first install the Multi-User Server onto 1 of your computer.  Next you would open the Multi-User Server, stop it by clicking the "Stop Server" button, and then click the "Configure" button to change the path to your data.  Under "Data" you can now either type the new path to your data or click the browse folder to the right and navigate to your data (or to an empty folder if you just want to create a new database).