1. Setup New Workstation
1.1. Introduction
 

SETUP - New Workstation

ADDRESS

{rootURL}NewWorkstation
 
NOTE:  {rootURL}   is the URL you use to access web ManEx 

AVAILABLE ACTIONS

From this screen, the user can:

  1. Enter the relevant information to enable the desktop client to access the SQL Server. 
1.2. Fields and Definitions
 
 
1.  Encrypt Values - When data is inserted into the database it can be encrypted using an encryption password supplied by the user. When the data is retrieved, the same password must be supplied to decrypt the data.
 
2.  SQL Address - Your Domain Name.
 
3.  Database Name - The database name is a string which somehow describes the identity of the database to which this database object is or has been connected.
 
4.  Work Station Id -  The workstation ID and computer name are the same. For newer PC's this information can be located in the lower right hand corner on the Microsoft Windows Screen which contains your icons. If it is a public workstation, the workstation ID is located in the upper right hand corner. If you have an older PC or you can't find this information:

Follow these instructions

  • Click on Start
  • Click on Programs
  • Click on Workstation ID
     
5.    User Name – The userid identifies you to the computer. Userids are typically some form of your name. (Your last name, for example). A userid must be unique throughout the computer system. This allows the computer to distinguish between you and some other person.
6.    Password -  To prevent other people from using your account via your userid, you are required to have a password. A password allows you and only you to access the computer system through your userid. It basically proves to the computer system that you are who you say you are. So it should be obvious that you DO NOT GIVE YOUR PASSWORD TO ANYONE!!!
 
1.3. How To
 
Login to the WebManEx and Select Sales

 
 
Select Setup New Workstation and the following screen will be displayed:
 
 
Select use Encrypt Values or not, then enter your SQL Address, Database Name, Work Station ID, User Name, and Password.
 
1. Encrypt Values - When data is inserted into the database it can be encrypted using an encryption password supplied by the user. When the data is retrieved, the same password must be supplied to decrypt the data.
2. SQL Address - Your Domain Name.
3. Database Name - The database name is a string which somehow describes the identity of the database to which this database object is or has been connected.
4. Work Station Id - The workstation ID and computer name are the same. For newer PC's this information can be located in the lower right hand corner on the Microsoft Windows Screen which contains your icons. If it is a public workstation, the workstation ID is located in the upper right hand corner. If you have an older PC or you can't find this information:

Follow these instructions

  • Click on Start
  • Click on Programs
  • Click on Workstation ID
5. User Name – The userid identifies you to the computer. Userids are typically some form of your name. (Your last name, for example). A userid must be unique throughout the computer system. This allows the computer to distinguish between you and some other person.
6. Password - To prevent other people from using your account via your userid, you are required to have a password. A password allows you and only you to access the computer system through your userid. It basically proves to the computer system that you are who you say you are. So it should be obvious that you DO NOT GIVE YOUR PASSWORD TO ANYONE!!!