The following article outlines the key points for installing and configuring a networked workgroup for Maximizer 9

1. Follow the instructions on pages 23 to 29 in the Maximizer User’s Guide to install Maximizer 9 on each computer you are networking.

   If you would like the Pervasive database engine to be installed on a drive other than Maximizer, follow the instructions on page 21. Both Maximizer and the Pervasive database engine are installed on each computer in all situations.

2. After Maximizer is installed on all the computers you are connecting in the networked environment, install and apply Maximizer and Pervasive Workgroup licensing on the dedicated file server by following the instructions on page 35 to 36. You must ensure you have adequate licensing for all users connecting to Maximizer.



3. On the computer you are using as the file server, share the folder where your Address Books will be hosted allowing full access permissions to all workgroup computers. The default folder for the shared Address Books is ...\All Users\Application Data\Maximizer\AddrBks. As described in the manual, the location of the default folder varies depending on the server’s operating system. For example, on Windows 2000, this folder is found under the Documents and Settings folder.



4. If you are creating an Address Book for the first time, do so by following the instructions on page 35. Although not all steps listed in the Checklist are necessary, setting up a new Address Book must be performed first, as you will need at least one Address Book for other workstations to connect to. You should also create all users that will be accessing the shared Address Book before proceeding. Depending on your needs, you can go back and adjust security for each user after you have the workgroup environment up and running.



5. On each of the workgroup computers, ensure you can connect to file server. You can do this by pinging each computer. For example:
   
   
   1. Click Start > Run
   2. Type CMD and click OK
   Type PING [ComputerName]
   
   
   If name of the computer is MAX01 the command would be PING MAX01.



6. On each of the workgroup computers, map a network drive to the file server's shared Address Book folder:
   
   
   1. Locate and select the folder in Windows Explorer
   2. Right-click and choose Map Network Drive.
   3. For Windows XP:
      
      1. Click Tools > Map Network Drive.
      2. Specify the drive letter for connection and the folder you want to connect to.
      3. Select Reconnect at logon.
      4. Click Finish to complete the mapping of a network drive.
   
   
   Verify that the "Reconnect at logon" option in the Map Network Drive dialog is enabled.



7. On each of the workgroup computers, launch Maximizer and select File > New Address Book. Enter the Address Book name (this can be any name) and click the ellipsis button beside the Location of the Address Book field to browse to the shared Address Book folder. Note that if the Address Book does not yet exist on the file server, you must create it on the file server before browsing to it on your workgroup computers.




8. On the file server, configure your Pervasive Gateway. Although Maximizer does not require a gateway, it may be beneficial to do so in terms of network performance.

   By default, Maximizer is installed with a Floating Gateway configuration. You can leave the gateway configuration with the default Floating Gateway. However, the file server must be left running and logged on at all times when the workgroup computers are accessing the Maximizer Address Book.

   To configure a Fixed Gateway, follow the instructions on pages 30 to 32 of the manual.

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