Datacenter Selection

Pick the right database

A "datacenter" is just a named SQL Server database. Most installations have one (your live production data), but it is common to have a second one for testing or a third for archive years. The Datacenter Selection dialog appears the first time you launch and any time you click Datacenter Selection from the login screen.

Fields you will see

• Datacenter name — the friendly label (for example MainBranch_Live, HeadOffice_Test).
• Server — the machine name or IP of the SQL Server. For LocalDB this is (localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB.
• Database — the name of the SQL Server database attached for this datacenter.
• Test Connection button — click before saving. You should see "Connection Successful".

Typical workflow

1. Open the application; the dialog appears (or click Datacenter Selection).
2. If the list is empty, click New and fill the four fields above.
3. Click Test Connection.
4. Click Save — the datacenter becomes selectable from the dropdown.
5. Highlight the datacenter and click Select to proceed to the login screen.