ADS Installation

The Advantage Database Server is an optional program developed by Extended Systems and resold by MasterLink Software.  It is included on the distribution CD, but it will not activate without an authorization code.  You can try it for a couple of weeks if you request a trial code from MasterLink.  It can be purchased in license increments of 5 users.  For example, an 8 user system would require a 10 user license.

You will need an authorization ( trial or buyer ) code before you perform the installation.  You will be prompted for this information as part of the process.

To install the software, place the CD into the drive on your server.  When the menu displays, first perform thet Auto Shop Writer 9 Server Install.

Then select the Advantage Server Install option, and follow the on-screen prompts.  This only is installed on the computer with the data files.

The program will then install automatically and start the server.

You may install the ADS software even after Auto Shop Writer 9 has been installed.  However, make sure you exit the ASW 9 program on all workstations before performing the installation.

From any workstation,  you may now enter ASW 8, and under Tools on the menu, select Check Server.  It should display the message that your are using Advantage Data Server.  If it says you are using Local Server, then you will need to email, or call, MasterLink Software technical support.