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1.2. First-Time Users: Installing EstiMate 2011 On Your Network (Multi-User)

Installing EstiMate 2011 On Your Network (Multi-User)

Welcome to EstiMate 2011!

To install EstiMate 2011 on your network there are two steps to perform.

First, you will need to install the EstiMate 2011 Multi-User Server on the computer where you want to host your database. For most this will be your shop's server machine.

Second, you will install EstiMate 2011 on the client machines where you want to run it.

This article will walk you through the necessary steps.

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Installing The EstiMate 2011 Multi-User Server

1. Run the EstiMate 2011 Multi-User Server installer (eServerSetup.exe).

You can download the installer here:

EstiMate 2011 Multi-User Server Installer

Walk through the installation screens like with any other installation program.

2. Start the EstiMate 2011 Multi-User Server

You will find two shortcuts in your programs: EstiMate Multi-User Server 2011, and EstiMate Multi-User Server 2011 (Service Version). Either one is fine.

The first is a regular Windows program that provides multi-user access to the EstiMate data files. The second is very similar, but runs as a Windows service so you don't have to be logged in to your server to run EstiMate 2011 on your network. This version is the recommended one.

Once the EstiMate 2011 Multi-User Server is running, you are ready to proceed and install EstiMate 2011 on your client machines.

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Installing EstiMate 2011 On The Client Machines Across Your Network

1. Download and run the EstiMate 2011 installer.

The download link for the EstiMate 2011 installer is:

EstiMate 2011 Installer (eSetup.exe)

Run the installer and click next through the wizard to install EstiMate 2011 on your computer.

2. When you run EstiMate 2011, you will be walked through the registration process.

During registration, fill out the fields carefully - this is how your copy of EstiMate will be licensed, and how your company information will print on your quotes.

3. EstiMate will prompt you to create your default database.

Click Cancel on this screen, as you are going to connect to the Multi-User Server instead.

4. Connect to the Multi-User Server.

In the toolbar, click "Rescan Network." Your Multi-User Server will show up in the drop down box. Then click "Connect To Selected Server" to connect to it.

5. The following message will be displayed.