Note! Please note that this feature
only applies to updates from version 12.1 or later. Access Control when Updating to New Version
Note! Please note that this feature
only applies to updates from version 12.1 or later.
The system administrator is able to determine which users will have access to the update. The user logs in; with their User name and Password, in the update wizard.
The user with the access template Full access/Super user or Administrator, will by default have access to the updates. All other users must be given access manually.
There must always be at least one user with Full access/Super user within the system.
Installation
When installing the program, you have the ability to specify whether the installation will be performed on a computer or a server. If you select Server Installation, Microsoft SQL Server Express will be installed automatically if an earlier installation cannot be detected. A Client Installation can also be performed if you wish to run a scaled-down version, and have already carried out a server installation.
The installer will launch the SQL Browser Service as an application from your computer. If you are using firewall software other than Microsoft Firewall®, you may be required to do this manually within the application.
File Structure
The program files are divided, in order to save the files which are created or changed, during installation or update to a separate location. In Windows Vista® and Windows 7®, files located on C:\Program Files can only be changed via Windows® Installer.
Security
The system administrator can differentiate the user's access to the database directly from the SQL Server.
Client Manager
Some program versions include Client Manager, which is a tool for managing several system databases. One system database - or one "installation" - can contain several company databases (companies/clients/sets of accounting records). For instance, accounting agencies which handle a large number of clients are the kind of users who need several system databases.
The system has been expanded to launch all accessible system databases on the relevant SQL Server. Backup and Reindexing can be launched as usual. This is now done through DataTools (see below). You can select DataTools from the drop down list in Client Start.
Two shortcuts can be used to launch programs. These shortcuts are located in the same location as the Mamut Business Software files, within the Client Manager folder. A licence is needed for each system database that is running Client Manager.
Client Start: Launch system databases, create backups, and perform other administrative database-related tasks via DataTools. Launch and Import/Export other Mamut programs you have installed.
Client Update: With Client Update, you can update one or several system databases simultaneously. In addition, you can single out company database updates within a system database.
Note! Please note that this feature
only applies to updates from version 12.1 or later.
The Client Manager documentation can be downloaded from the Internet: www.mamut.com (external link).
Backups and DataTools
DataTools is a tool for database administration, which supports the most common utilities for the administration of SQL Server-based databases.
The backup and backup restoration features are based on DataTools. The features can be found under File - Backup.
The tool replaces mBackup and mReindex.
Reindexing
Reindexing rebuilds the database's index file and is performed from DataTools.
You can find more information in the DataTools help files.
Improved API
API (Application Programming Interface) is a technical interface for programming toward an application. The feature is available as an add-on product.
The improvements of Mamut API include better stability and multi-user support. New tools have been added for connecting to a company database, and the system database, on an SQL Server.
Separate solutions for streamlining the transition from Mamut Business Software Version 11 to Version 12.1 are also available. Affected API integrators will receive the API documentation.
Synchronising Mamut Online Desktop and TravelCRM
The program can be connected to Mamut Online Desktop, through which, you can use your Internet browser to perform tasks such as contact administration. The connection synchronises your data with a server, making your business data available from any web browser anywhere in the world. You are able to restrict access to the Mamut Online Desktop.
Connect to Mamut Online Desktop by clicking View - Settings - Company - Settings per Module - Mamut Online Desktop. Once you have connected, your data will continuously be synchronised.
In the event of conflicts; for instance, as a result of several users editing the same contact simultaneously, the system will resolve the conflict automatically.
As in Version 11, TravelCRM still supports manual conflict handling on the field level.
If you are running a Client Installation, and have not installed Microsoft® SQL Server® 2005 previously on your computer, Microsoft® SQL Server® 2005 Express Edition, will be installed when connecting for the first time.
Read more about SQL Server.
Read more about news in version 12.1: Mamut Online Desktop.
Getting Started With Mamut Online Desktop