Migrating TS 2012 to Windows Server Standard 2012 R2

I have a client who has four PC's and four licences for TS.  Currently they are all accessing the Database on one PC that has shared it to the rest of their office.  I would like to move their data over to our much more capable server.  Making them all use the database that is more suited to share their information. 

Each of the four workstations are all using the same version of Timeslips... 2012.  Each workstation is running Windows 7 Pro.  How can I take the data off of the main TS computer and move it over to the server so that all of the 4 computers can access it at the same time?

Again, the main Attorney is holding the DB and the three other assistants are accessing it through mapped drives to the main PC.  

Any help here would be great.  Thanks,

Mark

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    You need one license for each workstation that will actually open and run Timeslips. Sounds like you don't need to purchase additional licenses just move the main installation and the database. You can either copy the complete database folder and the Timeslips program file from the workstation to the server - this folder will include the Timeslip.cfg file and the loclinst folder. You then point each workstation to the new server location by going to station administrator - options - change install path.

    If you have Timeslips linking with any other programs you may need to reinstall on the server. You can get the reinstall codes by opening Timeslips and going to help - about Timeslips - support information. If you use those codes you will not need an older version (if it was an update) or need to re-register.

    This is not difficult in practice but can be confusing if you are not experienced. The certified consultants are available to provide consulting assistance if needed.

  • 0 in reply to Caren2

    You both are great helps!  Thank you so much and Happy Easter.  However, I have a couple more questions.  If I copy the entire TS install folder over to the server from the main aturnie's computer, won't if mess them up?

  • 0 in reply to MendoTech

    You have to repoint everyone to new Timeslip.cfg and database locations. I would suggest moving or renaming the timeslip.cfg file and the database folder on the attorneys computer to make sure people use the new location. When you are certain everything is working correctly you can delete the files that are no longer needed on the computer.

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  • 0 in reply to MendoTech

    You have to repoint everyone to new Timeslip.cfg and database locations. I would suggest moving or renaming the timeslip.cfg file and the database folder on the attorneys computer to make sure people use the new location. When you are certain everything is working correctly you can delete the files that are no longer needed on the computer.

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