Starting and Stopping IMSMANG

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IMSMANG is a application that consists of two layers; client and server, and may be configured in two different ways:

  • stand-alone - both server and client parts are on the same computer (incl. database)
  • client/server - server and client(s) parts are on different computers
Stand-alone Configuration

Stand-alone configuration

Client/server Configuration

Client/server configuration

You may read more about application layers and configuration here.

For both stand-alone and client/server installations there steps to start and stop are identical. To start:

  1. Display the IMSMA Control Centre Icon
  2. Start the IMSMA Server
  3. Log into IMSMA

To stop:

  1. Log out of IMSMA
  2. Stop the IMSMA Server

Other functions in the TrayLauncher menu:

  • Backup
  • Restore
  • Start iReport
  • IMSMA Client Configuration Tool
  • Console Window
  • Exit TrayLauncer

STAND-ALONE INSTALLATIONS

Starting the IMSMANG server

  1. Double-click the IMSMA Tray Launcher on the computer's desktop or, choose Start Menu > Programs > IMSMA Tray Launcher. The IMSMA icon will be displayed in the notification area of your computer.
  2. IMSMA Tray Launcher

  1. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre icon IMSMA Control Centre and choose IMSMA Server > Start Server.
  2. SaS01.png

Note.jpg If a Windows Security Alert window appears, click the Unblock button.
Note.jpg If a Windows User Account Control window appears, click the Yes button.
When the Server Progress reaches 100% you can start the IMSMA Client.

Starting the IMSMANG client

  1. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre icon IMSMA Control Centre and choose Start Client.
  2. SaS03.png

  3. Enter a user ID and password in the Login window and click OK.

  4. Note.jpg The password is case-sensitive.
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Stopping the IMSMANG client

  1. Choose File > Exit.
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Stopping the IMSMANG server

  1. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre and choose IMSMA Server > Stop Server.
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  3. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre and choose Exit Control Centre.
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CLIENT/SERVER INSTALLATIONS

Starting the IMSMANG server

Note.jpg The instructions in this section are performed on a computer that is a dedicated server for IMSMANG. Follow the instructions for “Starting the IMSMANG server” in the Stand-alone Installations section of this article.

Starting the IMSMANG client

Note.jpg The instructions in this section are performed on each computer that is running IMSMANG as a shared application. Follow the instructions for “Starting the IMSMANG client” in the Stand-alone Installations section of this article.

Stopping the IMSMANG client

Note.jpg Before stopping the IMSMANG server, ensure that all IMSMANG client computers are disconnected from the server to prevent the loss of data or inconsistent data. Follow the instructions for “Stopping the IMSMANG client” in the Stand-alone Installations section.

Stopping the IMSMANG server

Warning.jpg Before stopping the IMSMANG server, ensure that all IMSMANG client computers are disconnected from the server to prevent the loss of data or inconsistent data.Follow the instructions for “Stopping the IMSMANG server” in the Stand-alone Installations section.