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Getting Started

This Help File Page was last Modified on 12/31/2013

Getting Started

This Help File Page was last Modified on 12/31/2013

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Getting Started

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Having installed the software and SQL database engine (see the Installation Instructions and Installing MKMS on Windows 7 chapters), and assuming that you've read the Introduction and learned about Using the Help Files, it is time to actually start using the Micro Key Millennium Series.

 

Create a Windows® Desktop Shortcuts folder to meet the needs of each of the User(s) actually running those workstations.
Because you will probably be using multiple applications - all relating to your Management and/or Monitoring processes - consider creating a folder on your Windows® Desktop with Shortcuts to all the Micro Key Millennium Series programs that each individual workstation will be needing.

 

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User created MKMS Desktop folder with Application Shortcuts

 

Not all workstations will need access to all of these applications.
MKMS may not actually be used at every workstation - only those responsible for actual data entry (for entering Monitoring Information or when using other modules such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable or Service Tracking Systems, among others).
Other  workstations may run the Communications, Technician, or Dealer Modules.
For Monitoring Module Users, SPA need only be running on the computer(s) to which your Receiver(s) - or multi-port devices for your Receivers - are actually connected.

 

Start the Micro Key Millennium Series (MKMS) program.

 

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Be certain that your Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere (dbsrv9 application) SQL Server is running.
If you are using Windows® XP, the SQL Server will be enabled as an Automatic Service when the MKMS CD was installed.
This means that when your Server is initially started, or restarted, the Adaptive Server Anywhere (dbsrv9 application) SQL Server will start automatically.
You may Confirm that the SQL Server is running as an Automatic Service as follows:
Click the Start Icon,
Click the Run box
Type services.msc
Press Enter.

 

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The Services dialog will be displayed.
If not already selected, Click the Extended tab.
Locate and Click on the Adaptive Server Anywhere - MKMS listing.

 

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The Status should be Started.
If not, you may Click the Start option on the left to start it now, but report to the System Administrator that it was not automatically started.
Note: If you are using Windows® 7 (or Vista) you will need to follow the special Starting Sybase on 7 chapter within the Installing MKMS on Windows 7 chapter section.

 

To start the MKMS application, Double-Click the MKMS Icon on your desktop to start the program.
The Micro Key Solutions logo and splash screen will appear momentarily followed by the login screen.
Note: If you are using the Multiple Company feature, select the desired Company Database name that you wish to access.

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Micro Key Millennium Series - Log In

 

Press tab (After Selecting the appropriate database name) and enter your Login Name and Password in the boxes provided.
Click OK.
Read the daily tip, Click OK and the main application screen will be displayed.
Register your software.
Then, see Millennium Series User Interface for an explanation of how to interface with this program.