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===STANDALONE INSTALLATIONS===
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{{IMSMANG}} is an application that consists of two layers; client and server, and may be configured in two different ways:
====Starting the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> server====
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# stand-alone - '''both''' server and client parts are on the '''same''' computer (incl. database)
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# client/server - server and client(s) parts are on '''different''' computers but in the same '''network'''
<li>Double-click the '''IMSMA Tray Launcher''' on the computer's desktop.</li>
 
[[Image:TrayLaunch.png]]
 
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| Or, choose '''Start Menu''' > '''Programs''' > '''IMSMA Tray Launcher'''.
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[[Image:stand_alone_Architecture_2.png|center|100px|''Stand-alone Configuration'']]
 
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''Stand-alone configuration''
<li>Right-click the '''IMSMA Control Centre''' and choose '''IMSMA Server''' > '''Start Server'''.</li>
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[[Image:saS01.png]]
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[[Image:Understanding Configuration Options - Networked Config.png|center|300px|''Client/server Configuration'']]
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''Client/server configuration''
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</div>
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| If a Windows Security Alert window appears, click the '''Unblock''' button.
 
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:The Server Progress window closes when the server is started.
 
 
 
====Starting the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> client====
 
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<li>Insert the IMSMANG dongle into the computer's USB port.</li>
 
 
 
[[Image:saS02.png]]
 
 
 
<li>Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre and choose Start Client.</li>
 
 
 
[[Image:saS03.png]]
 
 
 
<li>Enter a user ID and password in the Login window and click OK.</li>
 
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{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| The user ID and password are case-sensitive.
 
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:[[Image:saS04.png|425px]]
 
 
 
====Stopping the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> client====
 
<ol>
 
<li>Choose '''File''' > '''Exit'''.</li>
 
 
 
[[Image:saS05.png]]
 
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====Stopping the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> server====
 
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<li>Right-click the '''IMSMA Control Centre''' and choose '''IMSMA Server''' > '''Stop Server'''.</li>
 
 
[[Image:saS06.png]]
 
 
<li>Right-click the '''IMSMA Control Centre''' and choose '''Exit Control Centre'''.</li>
 
 
[[Image:saS07.png]]
 
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===CLIENT/SERVER INSTALLATIONS===
 
====Starting the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> server====
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| The instructions in this section are performed on a computer that is a dedicated server for IMSMA<sup>NG</sup>.
 
 
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#Follow the instructions for “Starting the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> server” in the Standalone Installations section of this guide.
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{{note|You may read more about application layers and configuration [[Understanding Configuration Options | here]].}}
 
 
====Stopping the IMSMANG server====
 
#Follow the instructions for “Stopping the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> server” in the Standalone Installations section of this guide.
 
 
 
====Starting the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> client====
 
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| The instructions in this section are performed on each computer that is running IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> as a shared application.
 
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#Follow the instructions for “Starting the IMSMANG client” in the Standalone Installations section of this guide.
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==Steps==__NOEDITSECTION__
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For both stand-alone and client/server installations the steps to start and stop are identical. To start follow these steps:
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[[Image:SaS07 no selected.png|thumb|IMSMA Control Centre Menu]]
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#[[Display the IMSMA Control Centre Icon|Display the IMSMA Control Centre Icon]]
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#[[Start the IMSMA Server|Start the IMSMA Server]]
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#[[Log into IMSMA|Start the IMSMA client]]
  
====Stopping the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> client====
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To stop follow these steps:  
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#[[Log out of IMSMA|Log out of IMSMA]]
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:stopSign2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
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#[[Stop the IMSMA Server|Stop the IMSMA Server]]
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| 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.
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# [[Exit Control Centre]]
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#Follow the instructions for “Stopping the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> client” in the Standalone Installations section of this guide.
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==Other IMSMA Control Centre functions==
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Other functions in the IMSMA Control Centre menu:
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* [[Backup and Restore]]
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* [[Use iReport | Start iReport]]
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* [[IMSMA Client Configuration Tool]]
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* [[View the Server and/or Client Output Messages | Console Window]]
  
[[Category:Quick Reference Guide]]
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[[Category:NAA]]

Latest revision as of 09:55, 4 October 2016

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

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

Stand-alone configuration

Client/server Configuration

Client/server configuration

Note.jpg You may read more about application layers and configuration here.

Steps

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

IMSMA Control Centre Menu
  1. Display the IMSMA Control Centre Icon
  2. Start the IMSMA Server
  3. Start the IMSMA client

To stop follow these steps:

  1. Log out of IMSMA
  2. Stop the IMSMA Server
  3. Exit Control Centre

Other IMSMA Control Centre functions

Other functions in the IMSMA Control Centre menu: