AttendView 4.1 Software Installation Instructions
The following instructions outline the different installation types.
Select the installation type that best matches your needs for more detailed
instructions. If you haven't downloaded AttendView 4.1 you can download
it from this page.
Requirements:
AttendView 4.0 Requires Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Server
If installing on Windows 98 or NT 4.0
The Microsoft Jet Engine 4.0 must be installed. For information on
how to check if you have this installed already, or to download the Microsoft
Jet Engine 4.0, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/239114.
(Note: If you have Office 2000 or newer installed, you already have the
Jet Engine 4.0 installed).
Installation Types
Choose an AttendView installation type and install the AttendView
Software
Stand Alone (Express Setup). Choose this installation type if
AttendView is to be used on one computer only. This is a good option
if you don’t have at local area network or if you are looking for an inexpensive
option.
Network Installation. Chose this installation type if you wish
to run AttendView from multiple computers, or if you want the AttendView
server running on a separate computer than the AttendView Client. The
AttendView server can be any computer on your network that is running
Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0 or 98. Remote access from the Internet can be
configured later if desired. Refer to instructions for AttendView
Server installation and AttendView Client installation.
Network Installation accessible from the Internet. The installation
procedures for installing AttendView with access to an AttendView Clock
over the internet are the the same as installing AttendView for use on
a local network, with the additional step of installing a router script.
The router script allows the messages to go through you web-server's port
80 and allow the use of SSH encryption. For additional information on
this type installtion refer to the AttendView help file.
Configuring the AttendView Database
Once you’ve installed AttendView software your ready to configure the
AttendView database for your company. It is assumed that at this point
your AttendView Clock can connect to the AttendView Server.
AttendView Server Installation
The AttendView Server components include the AttendView Server, the AttendView
Server Admininistrator.
Requirements: Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / XP or 2003 Server.
The procedures here are for configuring AttendView to be used on a local
network. Refer also to the AttendView Help File for for information on
allowing AVClock access the server over the internet.
Selecting a computer for the AttendView server
The computer which runs the AttendView server software should be at least
a Pentium II class computer. If you wish to print reports or use AttendView
Tools from other computers on you local network, they should have access
to a shared folder on the AttendView Server where the database will be
located. A shared folder is not needed if only AttendView Clock is to
be used on other computers. If you are concerned about employees cheating
the system, it should not be in an unattended location accessible to unauthorized
persons.
Installation Procedure
1. Unzip AttendView4.0.zip using WinZip
2. Start the AttendView4.0.exe
installation and select Client and Server.
Server Configuration Dialog
3. If you know the name of the database
file to be used, enter it now, or just leave the default. It can be
changed later if needed.
4. Select “As a Service” if available
(NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Server)
5. Specify the Server Port – if unsure
which port to use, the default of 8097 most likely will work fine.
6. Press OK.
Client Configuration Dialog
(no changes should be needed)
7. Leave the Server Address as 127.0.0.1
(or enter the name or IP address of the server).
8. The database path should reflect the
value entered on the server configuration dialog. Leave it as is.
9. The server port should reflect the
value entered on the server configuration dialog. Leave it as is.
10. Leave the client login with the default
values (locals/locals). It can be changed later if desired.
11. Leave the Secure Connection unchecked.
12. Press OK and continue with the installation. When the installation
completes you may need to reboot the computer (Definitely required on
Windows 98, possibly required on Windows NT / 2000 / XP).
Server Administration
13. Launch the AttendView Server Administration (AVAdmin) on
the AttendView Server.
Note: The default password is admin
14. Press the Refresh button to see the license information.
If there was an error communicating with the server, see the AttendView
4.0 Connection Troubleshooting.
15. To configure automatic backup use the Backup Configuration
and Backup Schedule tabs
AttendView Client Installation
The AttendView Client software includes the AttendView Clock and AttendView
Tools. The following are the requirements for installing the AttendView
Client.
Requirements:
-
Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / XP or 2003 Server.
- Access to an AttendView Server. This can be on a local network
or over the internet. If the AttendView Client is to connect over the
internet, the AttendView Server must be setup to allow connections over
the internet. Refer to the AttendView Help File for more information
on configuring the server for remote access.
Installation Procedure
Start the AttendView 4.0 installation and select Client Only.
If the AttendView installation files have been pre-configured with
connection information, then the default parameters during the installation
process (Refer to Creating a Preconfigured Client Installation).
If the installation is not preconfigured, then you need to obtain
the parameters for the client configuration dialog from the AttendView
administrator.
Start AttendView Clock from the Start Menu (Start-Programs-AttendView-AttendView
Clock) or from the Icon on the desktop. Verify that the employee status
is displayed.
If there was an error communicating with the server, see the AttendView
4.0 Connection Troubleshooting.
Configure the AttendView Clock to select which departments to display
and set display preferences.
Updating the Registration License
To update the registration license, open the AttendView Server Administration
(AVAdmin) on the AttendView Server (if Stand-Alone, on the computer
with AttendView).
Note: The default password is admin
Press the Refresh button to see the license information. Press the
License Key button. Paste the license key into the license key text
box and press OK.
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