Transfering Data

Transferring Data

Moving The Application & Data

It is common for clients to first install ExpressMaintenance on a single PC during the evaluation period. When the client purchases ExpressMaintenance, they are ready to install it on a network server. However, they often realize that they have entered valuable data and would like to retain the data. You can transfer the data to the server by using the following steps:

Make sure you have the latest release of ExpressMaintenance installed on the evaluation PC or source computer.

In ExpressMaintenance on the PC, click Navigate / Administration / Backup & Restore.

Backup the database to a zip file, noting the file and folder names (Backup Tech Bulletin).

Copy or transfer the zip file to the new server computer.

Install and start the MSDE on the server computer if not already installed. If using your own version of MS SQL Server, see tech bulletin for setting up database - click here. If you are using Windows2003 you will need to install MSDE2000 - click here for details.

Install the latest release of ExpressMaintenance on the server computer.

It is important that the same version be on the origin and destination computers.

Run ExpressMaintenance on the destination server computer to create a new database (first time). The new database will be setup as an evaluation copy and prompt for a serial number and registration code. Ignore this as the serial number and registration code will be obtained when you restore the data.

In ExpressMaintenance on the destination server, click on Navigate / Administration / Backup & Restore.

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Restore the database from the zip file as previously saved on the server computer. Note that the zip file must be on hard drive of the destination computer. It cannot be on a remote drive, zip drive or CD as it must perform decompression before restoring. The restore zip file must be on the new server computer in order to perform the restore.

Reinstalling On Different Computer
If you are installing ExpressMaintenance on a new or different server, you should follow the steps above as well. The serial number and registration code will be restored when the data is restored. If you have lost the original data, you must email support@ExpressTechnology.com with the new serial number and a your company name. A new registration code will be issued and emailed to you.

Alternative
You can use the ExpressUtility program for performing backup and restore functions. The ExpressUtility install (EUInstall.exe) is found on the CD or can be downloaded from our website - Download ExpressUtility.

For the most current information, check the Technical Bulletins (FAQ) at our web site at: http://www.expresstechnology.com/TechBulletins/BulletinIndex.htm.