Assuming your workstation meets the minimum hardware requirements, installation is relatively easy but it can take 20 - 30 minutes, depending on the capabilities of you processor. The install configures two main components;
*Application Software
*SQL Server Express 2005
Before you begin, make sure your operating system has all updates installed, including optional ones like Dot Net Framework 2.0. The install will tell you if this is missing. It will also alert you to uninstall am existing or old version of the application.
For advanced users a manual install of server components is possible but the default install will run completely unattended.
* Simply insert the CD and it will self-install. You can also double-click the full install msi package if you downloaded it from the web.
Once installed, the application will have it's own dedicated server to manage data and will happily co-exist with other data servers.
At the conclusion of your install you will have two icons on your desktop and one in the quicklaunch. The main icon will launch the application and the second one will look for application updates.
Technical Information
The following information is intended for advanced users who need to customise a local installation or wish to repair an install.
1. Server Environment
The engine being used is SQL Server 2005. The default install will create a named instance of SQL Server Express in the format MACHINENAME\BRIDGE. This can be moved to any server (for example for sharing on a network). There is a configuration file in the runtime executible folder which maintains the connection strings. This file is called: BStart.exe.config
You can use notepad to change the connection string.
2. Default Database Location
Should you need to replace or repair the underlying databases, it is best to uninstall and reinstall the application. However, the install places the initial database at the following location:
Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Software Objectives\Bridge
Windows Vista - C:\Program Data\Software Objectives\Bridge
3. Install Location and User Rights
The default install location is designed to be Vista safe but admin privileges are required. If you require assistance with the install please contact us.