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Chapter 4: Existing User - Upgrading

Upgrading from a Previous Version

Changing Your Database Engine

Updating Your Organization Database to Version 2014.x

Activating Your License

Adding a Module to an Organization

Setting Up Security

Chapter 5: Existing User - Server Install

Server Install Overview

Directory Structure Overview

Data Files and Directory Structure

MIP Share Directory

Database Engine Install

SQL Server (Express Downloaded)

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Chapter 6: Existing User - Workstation Install

Ensuring Access to “All Users” Folder

Data Files and Directory Structure

MIP Directory

Abila MIP Workstation Install

Chapter 7: Uninstalling Abila MIP

Uninstalling Steps

Chapter 8: Help Documentation

Accessing Documentation

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Backing Up Organization Database

Restoring Organization Database

Compressing Organization Database

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

This guide includes combined instructions for both New and Upgrade installations of MIP.

New Installation Scenarios

You are installing a one-user version of MIP (programs and database) on a single computer. The computer may or may not be part of a network, but the programs and database reside on the local hard drive of this computer. In this scenario, there are no network files involved, and no other computers have access to the system/database.

You have a network comprised of a server machine with one or more local computers attached, and you want to install the database on the server machine so that other users can access it from their local computers (either one at a time or simultaneously depending on your license).

You have a network comprised of two or more local computers that can access each other's shared drives, and you want to install the database on one computer's shared drive so that other users can access it from their local computers (either one at a time or simultaneously depending on your license).

You have a network and want to install the database on a server machine for backup and security purposes, even though only one user accesses it from a single local computer.

You are installing the MIP programs and database in a virtual environment. You must use a virtual service client, such as VMWare's Infrastructure Client Console, instead of a Remote Desktop Connection.

Upgrade Installation Scenarios

You are upgrading an existing Stand Alone or Network installation. Your installation will upgrade if you have a previous version installed.

You are upgrading the MIP programs and database in a virtual environment. You must use a virtual service client, such as VMWare's Infrastructure Client Console, instead of a Remote Desktop

Connection.

For specific information regarding existing users, see

"Existing User - Upgrading" (page 28) ,

"Existing

User - Server Install" (page 32) , and "Existing User - Workstation Install" (page 42) .

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Chapter Overview

This guide takes you through the MIP installation, which is comprised of two components: MIP Server and

MIP Workstation. You will learn specific information about each of these components and how to install/upgrade them. The chapters in this guide are outlined as follows:

"Getting Started" (page 1)

- This chapter outlines important information and procedures that need to be performed before running the installation programs. Read this chapter before installing.

"New User - Server Install" (page 9)

- Includes specific instructions on how to install and run MIP on a stand-alone machine or network.

"New User - Workstation Install" (page 22)

- Describes how to perform a workstation install.

"Existing User - Upgrading" (page 28)

- Includes useful procedures for existing users who are upgrading from a previous version of MIP.

"Existing User - Server Install" (page 32)

- Includes specific instructions on how to upgrade and run

MIP on a stand-alone machine or network.

"Existing User - Workstation Install" (page 42)

- Describes how to perform a workstation upgrade install.

"Uninstalling Abila MIP" (page 49)

- Outlines how to uninstall MIP.

"Help Documentation" (page 51)

- Provides instructions on how to access the MIP documentation.

"Supplemental Maintenance" (page 52)

- Provides instructions on how to back up, restore, and compress an organization database.

Before You Begin

For optimum results, perform the following “housekeeping” tasks on the workstation and server before running the installation program:

1. Verify that your current environment meets the new system requirements. You can view the system requirements at http://www.abila.com/solutions/fund-accounting-100.

Note:

Our System Requirements are changing; Windows XP and SQL Server 2003 editions will no

longer be supported with the 2014 Spring release. Please verify that you are using an acceptable

Operating System and SQL Server.

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Important!

Before installing or upgrading to the current software version, verify that you are a user with Administrator rights on the SQL Server or have access to the SQL Server System Admin (SA) password. Upon upgrade, the MIP software will be uninstalled. If you are not an Administrator on the

SQL Server nor have the SA password, you will not be able to install any version of the software.

2. Shut down all applications that are currently running, and restart the computer.

3. After Windows has restarted, shut down any applications that have opened at startup. Additionally, you may need to disable some applications, such as Norton AntiVirus©.

Press CTRL-ALT-DELETE to open the Windows Security form. Click the Task Manager button to open the Windows Task Manager form. On the Applications tab, select each program listed in the form, and click End Task.

Note:

The above processes only shut down the applications for the purposes of the installation. The next time the computer is rebooted, the programs and all Windows services are restored.

4. If the Windows Firewall is turned on, you must configure exceptions in the firewall for SQL Server or the client computer(s) will not be able to connect. For specific instructions on setting up the exceptions, see article 5156 in the Knowledgebase at http://kb.abila.com/node/5156.

Note:

Windows Firewall is turned on by default with Windows 2008 Server.

5. Delete all files in the local TEMP directory, such as C:\Documents and Settings\<Current User>\Local

Settings\Temp. Since the computer has just rebooted and any unnecessary applications are closed, there should be few files in the Temp directory. Nevertheless, delete any files or folders that remain there.

6. If you are running MIP on a laptop, set your hibernation settings to Never (Start>Settings>Control

Panel>Power Options>Power Schemes tab). Otherwise, when the computer times out, your seat will become inactive.

7. Before you begin the server install:

The user logged on to the server machine must be a member of the Local Administrators group and a user with Administrator rights on the SQL Server or have access to the SQL Server System Admin

(SA) password.

To install or upgrade MIP on a virtual environment, you must use a virtual service client, such as

VMWare's Infrastructure Client Console, instead of a Remote Desktop Connection.

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For specific instructions for SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition configuration, see article 5166 in the

Knowledgebase at http://kb.abila.com/node/5166. It details how to check an existing instance of

SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition to ensure proper functionality before installing MIP. Also,

Knowledgebase article 5176 offers SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition configuration instructions.

SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008, Windows 8 and 7 Users: Be sure to start the SQL Server

Browser and consider setting the Start Mode to Automatic to ensure that the workstation can access the MIP system database.

8. Before you begin the workstation install, you must ensure the following:

The user logged on to the server machine must be a member of the Local Administrators group.

Vista Users: Each workstation has at the very least read-write access to the “ProgramData” folder--<local drive letter:>\ProgramData. Also verify that each user that uses Aatrix® (for 1099s,

W-2s, 990s, etc.) has rights.

Windows 7 and 8 Users: Each workstation has at the very least read-write access to the

“ProgramData” folder--<local drive letter:>\ProgramData.

MIP cannot install successfully without these folders and rights.

9. Close any open windows.

After performing these steps, you are ready to run the Installation program.

The Getting Started guide assists in setting up the chart of accounts once the system is successfully installed, and Help is always available at the click of a button in the context-sensitive online help system.

Quick Install Overview

This is an overview of the installation process for all MIP components. Although there is only one executable (SETUP.EXE) for this install, the system actually runs separate wizards for each component.

Note:

To install MIP in a virtual environment, you must use a virtual service client, such as VMWare's

Infrastructure Client Console, instead of a Remote Desktop Connection.

Log on to your server as a user with local administrator rights, and download the MIP software to the computer functioning as the MIP Server. The system automatically runs SETUP.EXE upon completion of the download.

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Important!

Before installing or upgrading to the current software version, verify that you are a user with

Administrator rights on the SQL Server or have access to the SQL Server System Admin (SA) password.

Upon upgrade, the MIP software will be uninstalled. If you are not an Administrator on the SQL Server nor have the SA password, you will not be able to install any version of the software.

The Abila MIP Installation Setup displays. After reviewing the provided documentation, select the Begin

Installation Process option.

Step 1: Verify System Requirements

Verify that your current system environment meets the MIP system requirements. You can view the system requirements at http://www.abila.com/solutions/fund-accounting-100.

Important!

Our System Requirements have changed; MSDE and SQL Server 2000 editions are no

longer supported. Please verify that you are using an acceptable SQL Server. Windows XP and SQL

Server 2003 editions will no longer be supported with the 2014 spring release. Please verify that you are using an acceptable Operating System and SQL Server.

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Step 2: SQL Server Express Installation

You must have SQL Server installed on your Server machine. If you plan to use an existing Microsoft SQL

Server install, please launch the Abila MIP Install from that machine.

If not, click the SQL Server Express Installation link to open a browser to the Microsoft Download Center website. There you can download Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition with Advanced

Services. Select x86 or x64 and click Download to begin the installation. Also, click the Here to access instructions for installing the SQL 2008 R2 Express via an FTP directory.

Note:

Installing these requirements later will require the server to be restarted.

Step 3: Install/Upgrade Abila MIP Server

1. Select the Begin Installation Process option. Be sure you are logged in as a user who has local administrator rights to perform the install. Also, verify that you are a user with Administrator rights on the SQL Server or have access to the SQL Server System Admin (SA) password. (Upon upgrade, the

MIP software will be uninstalled. If you are not an Administrator on the SQL Server nor have the SA password, you will not be able to install any version of the software.)

Note:

To install MIP in a virtual environment, you must use a virtual service client, such as

VMWare's Infrastructure Client Console, instead of a Remote Desktop Connection.

2. The Abila MIP Server setup Install Wizard displays. Click Next.

New Users: To install to a local or network server, see

"New User - Server Install" (page 9)

Existing Users: To upgrade to a local or network server, see

"Existing User - Upgrading" (page 28)

and

"Existing User - Server Install" (page 32)

3. Review the End User License Agreement and select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” option. Click Next.

4. Enter the serial number and activation code which was provided by Abila and click Next.

5. Accept the default MIP Share destination folder (recommended), or use the Change button to navigate to a different location. Click Next.

6. Select the database server that you are installing to by using the drop-down arrow, or Browse to the database location. Next, select how you want to connect to this server. If Server authentication is chosen, enter the Login ID and Password. Click Next.

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7. You are now ready to Install the application. Click Install to begin, or use the Back button to make changes.

8. Proceed through the Abila MIP Server setup. This process may take several minutes. The InstallShield

Wizard Completed panel displays. To begin the workstation install on the server, select the Install

Abila MIP Workstation check box and click Finish to launch the Workstation install. If you only want to install the server, click Finish without selecting this check box.

9. Navigate to the MIP Share directory on the Server and set Full control permissions to Everyone.

Step 4: Install/Upgrade Abila MIP Workstation

1. If you selected the Install Abila MIP Workstation check box after completing the Server Install, the Abila

MIP Workstation install Welcome panel displays. If you are installing the workstation only, go to the workstation machine and log on as a user with local administrator rights. Navigate to the MIP Share directory (\\MIP Share) on the Server, open the Setup sub directory, and select Setup.exe. The Abila MIP

Workstation install welcome panel displays.

2. Click Next. Review the End User License Agreement and select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” option.

3. Click Next. Accept the default MIP destination folder (recommended), or use the Change button to navigate to a different location.

4. Click Next. Select the program features to be installed by using the drop-down arrows.

5. Click Next. The Install Wizard is ready to install the program. Click Install to begin the installation, or click Back to make changes to your installation settings.

6. Proceed through the Abila MIP Workstation setup. This process may take several minutes. The

InstallShield Wizard Completed panel displays. Click Continue to complete the Workstation Install.

7. Additional installs launch after you click Continue to complete the Workstation Install. Allow any additional installs to complete, and then click OK on the “Your install completed successfully” form.

8. Click the Exit button on the Abila MIP Installation Startup form.

Note:

This workstation install needs to be applied to each workstation.

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System Requirements

In order to take advantage of the latest security and performance enhancements, please note that this release of MIP has phased out backward compatibility for several system software components. For specific instructions on the technology improvements, migration information, as well as links to resources that assist qualified nonprofits in obtaining discounted operating system and database engine software, see article 5186 in the Knowledgebase at http://kb.abila.com/node/5186.

You should meet or exceed the system requirements found at http://www.abila.com/solutions/fundaccounting-100.

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Chapter 2: New User - Server Install

This chapter describes the installation process for a stand-alone, virtual, or network server. You must select a database engine prior to installing the Abila MIP Server. Once you have completed these steps, follow the

instructions in New User - Workstation Install to install the workstation.

This chapter explains the following:

"Server Install Overview" (page 32)

"Local Server Configuration" (page 10)

"Directory Structure Overview" (page 33)

"SQL Server (Express Download)" (page 13)

"Abila MIP Server Install" (page 14)

"Granting Access to the MIP Share Directory" (page 20)

Server Install Overview

The Server install is comprised of the following:

SQL Server Express- Download Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express with Advanced Services from the SQL Server Express Installation link on the Setup tab of the Abila MIP Install on the Abila MIP

AutoRun.exe or use an already installed version of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with

Advanced Services, SQL Server 2005 (Full Version), or SQL Server 2008 (Full Version).

Abila MIP Server - The Abila MIP Server installation creates the MIP Share directory. We recommend accepting the default path when installing the server component.

The necessary files related to the Abila MIP Server Install are copied to the SQL server. To download the

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition with Advanced Services from the Microsoft website, click the SQL Server Express Installation link that displays on the Setup tab of the Abila MIP Install on the Abila

MIP AutoRun.exe.

Note:

Our System Requirements are changing; Windows XP and SQL Server 2003 editions will no

longer be supported with the 2014 spring release. Please verify that you are using an acceptable

Operating System and SQL Server.

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Important!

Before upgrading to the current software version, verify that you are a user with

Administrator rights on the SQL Server or have access to the SQL Server System Admin (SA) password. Upon upgrade, the MIP software will be uninstalled. If you are not an Administrator on the

SQL Server nor have the SA password, you will not be able to install any version of the software.

Local Server Configuration

In order to successfully install and run MIP on a stand-alone machine, verify that the File and Printer

Sharing Service is installed, the TCP/IP protocol is installed, and the Server Service is enabled. Then, you need to complete the instructions in this chapter to ensure that the Abila MIP Server is installed correctly.

Once you have completed these steps, follow the instructions in New User - Workstation Install to install

the workstation.

Note:

If you do not have a network adapter driver installed, you cannot continue the MIP install. You need to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter first (follow the instructions below).

To Activate File and Printer Sharing Service:

1. Right-click Network and then select Properties. The Network and Sharing Center displays.

2. Under Sharing and Discovery, verify that File Sharing and Printer sharing are listed as On.

3. If Off displays, expand the down arrow and select the Turn on option.

To Enable the Server Service:

1. Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services.

2. Double-click the Server Manager.

3. Expand Configuration, and click Services.

4. Make sure that the Startup type is Automatic and the Server Status is Started. If those settings are not in place, implement them, and then click OK.

To Install TCP/IP:

1. Right-click Network and then select Properties.

2. Click View Status for Local Area Connection and then click Properties.

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3. If Internet Protocol Version 4 or 6 (TCP/IPv4/v6) is not selected in the list, check the box and click the

Install button. If it is listed, click OK and skip to step 6.

4. Select Protocol, and then click Add.

5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.

6. Click Close to close the Local Area Connection Status window.

Note:

If you are actually using TCP/IP to connect to your network, make sure that it is configured properly.

Directory Structure Overview

The Abila MIP Server executable (SETUP.EXE) creates the MIP Share directory. We recommend accepting the default path when installing the server component.

Data Files and Directory Structure

When installing the Abila MIP Server, the data files and workstation share files are stored on the machine that is functioning as the server. The workstation installation stores the MIP system and program files on each client machine.

After the server installation, the following directory structure exists on the drive and in the directory that was specified during installation.

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MIP Share Directory

This directory contains the following folders:

AATRIX contains the drafts and historical forms created by Aatrix, for each federal tax ID in the

Companies folder.

CONSOLIDATION FILES contains CONTEMP.TXT, which will be altered when consolidating data.

DATA contains a copy of the NPSSQLSYS.NPS and MIPT.NPS files. These are the system and sample database files that come with the system.

DDEPOSIT contains ACH.TXT, which will be altered when using the Direct Deposit module.

EPAYAP contains ACHAP.TXT, which will be altered when using the Electronic Funds Transfer for A/P module.

FORMATS contain the files needed to print custom forms in the system. This is where you should store custom formats created by the Forms Designer module.

GRANTADMIN contains scanned images of sample grant documentation for the Grant Administration module.

IMPORT includes sample DEF and data files that can be used with the Data Import/Export module.

MIP DOCUMENTATION includes the product guides available in PDF format.

{ORGANIZATION DATABASE NAME} contains all folders for attachments. This folder is not actually created until the attachments feature is activated in the system

(Administration>Organization>Attachments>Set Up Locations).

REPORT PDF FILES contains *.PDF files saved while using the Print to PDF feature.

SETUP contains the files necessary to run the Abila MIP Workstation installation. Each of the client machines will need to access this folder in order to install the Workstation component. The SETUP.EXE

file launches the Abila MIP Workstation installation.

SQLSCRIPTS contains SQL scripts necessary for the system to function properly.

SUPPORT contains support related folders.

Note:

Do not Password Protect the MIP Share Directory.

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SQL Server (Express Download)

Select one of the following that best describes your current setup, and then follow the instructions below for installation:

SQL Server Express (can be downloaded by following a link) - Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2

Express Edition with Advanced Services can be downloaded from the SQL Server Express Installation

link on your Abila MIP Version 2014.x Setup tab.

SQL 2008, SQL 2005, SQL Express (Already installed) - Either the Microsoft SQL Server or SQL

Express have already been installed as your server using the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com.

Or, SQL Server 2005, 2008 has already been installed as your server.

The SQL installation creates the \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server directory. By default, this directory is located on the local drive in which your operating system is installed. Use the browser to change this destination during the installation.

All users have the option to install their own instance of SQL Express or SQL Server. This gives you the ability to administer it according to your practices.

SQL Server Express (Can be downloaded by following a link)

This section describes the installation process for the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition with

Advanced Services from the Abila MIP Version 2014.x Setup Tab. Please carefully read each panel of the wizard during installation.

Important!

Before you begin, verify that Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or higher is installed before you try to Install Abila MIP Server. Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel>Programs and Features.

1. Download the MIPsoftware to the computer functioning as the Abila MIP Server.

The system automatically launches autorun.exe and the Abila MIP Setup window displays.

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2. Select SQL Server Express Installation and follow the steps to download SQL Server Express from the

Microsoft website. Upon completion, continue the installation process.

Note:

Click the Here link to open a browser to access instructions for installing the SQL 2008 R2

Express via an FTP directory.

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When installing the Abila MIP Server, a directory is created by default—<Server Name>:\MIP SHARE.

The Abila MIP Server must be installed before proceeding to the

"Abila MIP Workstation Install" (page 23)

Note:

To install in a virtual environment, you must use a virtual service client, such as VMWare's

Infrastructure Client Console, instead of a Remote Desktop Connection.

Please carefully read each panel of the wizard during installation.

1. Be sure you are logged in as a user who has local administrator rights to perform the install. Also, verify that you are a user with Administrator rights on the SQL Server or have access to the SQL Server

System Admin (SA) password. (If you are not an Administrator on the SQL Server nor have the SA password, you will not be able to install the software.)

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2. If you have not already done so, download the MIP software to the computer functioning as the Abila MIP

Server.

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The system automatically launches autorun.exe and the Abila MIP Setup window displays.

3. After reviewing the provided documentation, select the Begin Installation Process option. The system begins extracting the setup.exe file.

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4. The Abila MIP Server InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. The Welcome panel displays. Click Next.

5. The End User License Agreement displays. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” option to continue with the Server Installation.

6. Click Next. The system displays the Product Registration panel. Enter the Serial Number and

Activation Code.

The activation code is case sensitive, so it must be entered exactly as it appears on the notification included with the system. (Store the activation code in a safe place in case your system needs to

be reinstalled.)

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Activation

Codes

The activation code is determined by the system’s license. The system uses the activation code to determine which modules you own, how many additional databases you have purchased, and how many concurrent users you will have available. Later, if you decide to add a module or increase your users or databases, you need to enter a new activation code. To enter a new license, use the

Administration>System>Activate License form. To add a module to an existing database, use the Organization>Add A Module form.

7. Click Next. Accept the default MIP Share destination folder (recommended), or use the Change button to navigate to a different location.

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8. Click Next. Select the database server that you are installing to by using the drop-down arrow, or Browse to the database location.

Then, select how you want to connect to this server. If Server authentication is chosen, enter the Login

ID and Password.

9. Click Next. You are now ready to Install Abila MIP.

10. Click Install to begin, or use the Back button to make changes.

11. Proceed through the MIP Server setup. This process may take several minutes.

12. When the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Completed panel displays.

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This is the final panel of the server installation. It verifies that the Abila MIP Server installed successfully.

Select the “Install Abila MIP Workstation” check box, and then click Finish to continue through the installation program by launching the Abila MIP Workstation Installation wizard. For instructions,

proceed to New User - Workstation Install.

Alternatively, if you do not select the check box, you can install later from the MIP Share directory.

For more information, see

"Granting Access to the MIP Share Directory" (page 20) .

13. Click Finish to complete the install.

Note:

If you elect to install the Abila MIP Workstation later, the Abila Auto Update install launches after you click Finish to complete the Server Install.

14. If applicable, click the Exit button on the Abila MIP Installation Startup form.

15. Navigate to the MIP Share directory on the Server and set it to share with Full control permissions to

Everyone.

Granting Access to the MIP Share Directory

The MIP Share directory (which the Server installation created) contains the files necessary to install MIP's program files at each workstation. First, the MIP Share directory must be shared so that the workstations will have access to it.

1. Right-click the MIP Share directory at the server and select Share. . . If you do not see Shared, you will need to log on as a user account that is a member of the Local Administrators or Power Users

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Granting Access to the MIP Share Directory group.

2. On the Sharing tab, click Advanced Sharing. And then select the Share this folder check box.

3. Click the Permissions button.

4. Add the desired users/groups.

Note:

If you share to specific users/groups and not the “Everyone” group, you will need to add the

“System” account with full rights on the Security tab. If you give the “Everyone” group full rights, then it is not necessary to add “System.”

5. Grant each user/group Full Control and click OK. A minimum of Change and Read permissions are required. NTFS formatted servers will display a Security tab, in which case you must grant NTFS

Permissions. You need to allow System with Full Control. The Security tab will not be available if the drive is formatted using FAT32.

6. Click OK to close the Advanced Sharing window.

7. Click the Security tab.

8. Add the desired users/groups. Typically, the default NTFS permission is all you will need. However, you can grant the users/groups Full Control access.

9. Click OK to apply these settings.

10. Click Close to close the MIP Share Properties window.

Note:

You must allow inheritable permissions.

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Before starting the Workstation installation, you must have already completed the "Abila MIP

Server Install" (page 14) and "Granting Access to the MIP Share Directory" (page 20) , if there is a

network.

This chapter describes the installation process for the Abila MIP Workstation. This installation provides the program files needed to run the system. During the installation, you can choose which shortcut and executable files to install for each system, such as Administration, Accounting, Payroll, or the entire system. Please carefully read each panel of the wizard during installation.

The necessary files related to this installation are copied to the MIP Share directory of the server during the

Abila MIP Server installation. There is only one executable (SETUP.EXE) for the workstation install.

Note:

The user logged on to the workstation machine must be a member of the Local Administrators group.

Ensuring Access to “All Users” Folder

Before you begin the workstation install and you are using Aatrix®, you must ensure that the workstation has access to the “All Users” directory. The following steps should be completed for each workstation running on Windows Vista.

1. Click Start>Run.

2. Enter the <local drive letter:> in the Open box.

3. Click OK. The system displays an explore window.

4. Open the Program Data folder.

5. Ensure that the “All Users” and <user name> folders are listed. Also verify that each user that uses

Aatrix® (for 1099s, W-2s, 990s, etc.) has “Full Control” rights (right-click on folder>Properties>Security tab). Abila MIP cannot install successfully without these folders and rights. These steps should be completed for each workstation running on Windows Vista.

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Data Files and Directory Structure

When installing the Abila MIP Workstation, the system and program files are stored on each computer.

After the workstation installation, the following directory structure exists on the drive and in the directory that was specified during installation.

MIP Directory

The Abila MIP Workstation installation creates a MIP directory on the local disk partition with the most space. This directory contains the following folders:

HELP contains all the files associated with the online help system.

PROGS contains the executable (*.EXE) files required to run the system. Specific *.DLL files are included in the PROGS directory. Do NOT delete any of these files.

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This section describes the workstation install. There are two ways to access this install:

If you selected the Install Abila MIP Workstation check box at the end of the Server Install, the system automatically launches the Welcome panel of the Abila MIP Workstation install.

If you are installing the workstation only, go to the workstation machine and log on as a user with local administrator rights. Navigate to the MIP Share directory (\\MIP Share) on the Server, open the Setup sub directory, and select Setup.exe.

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1. The Abila MIP Workstation install Welcome panel displays.

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2. Click Next. Review the End User License Agreement and select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” option.

3. Click Next. Accept the default MIP destination folder (recommended), or use the Change button to navigate to a different location.

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4. Click Next. The Custom Setup panel displays, which allows you to select the systems you would like to install. By default, the system installs the start menu shortcuts and program files for all systems, even if they are not part of the license.

To prevent a system from being installed, ensure that the “X” (Entire feature will be unavailable) is selected. This designation prevents the installation of the program files and the start menu shortcuts for that system. You may find this useful when you need to restrict a user from launching a specific system.

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Note:

If you do not install all systems now, but later decide you want to install the program files or start menu shortcuts, you can do so using Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs. Select

Abila MIP Workstation and the Change button. The system displays the Welcome panel of the Install wizard. Click Next. Then, on the Program Maintenance panel, select the Modify option button, followed by the Next button.

5. Click Next. The Install Wizard is ready to install the program.

6. Click Install to begin the installation, or click Back to make changes to your installation settings.

7. Proceed through the Abila MIP Workstation setup. This process may take several minutes. The

InstallShield Wizard Completed panel displays.

8. Click Continue to complete the Workstation Install.

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9. Additional installs launch after you click Continue to complete the Workstation Install. Allow any additional installs to complete, and then click OK on the “Your install completed successfully” form.

10. If applicable, click the Exit button on the Abila MIP Installation Setup form.

At the end of the Workstation install, reboot your computer only if prompted to do so.

Note:

Remember, a workstation installation must be performed on each workstation that needs to run

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Chapter 4: Existing User - Upgrading

This chapter provides information that only existing users might need. It explains:

"Upgrading from a Previous Version" (page 28)

"Changing Your Database Engine" (page 29)

"Updating Your Organization Database to Version 2014.x" (page 29)

"Activating Your License" (page 30)

"Adding a Module to an Organization" (page 30)

"Setting Up Security" (page 31)

Upgrading from a Previous Version

You can only upgrade your program files to version 2014.0 from versions 2013.4, 2013.3, 2013.2, 2013.1, and 2013.0. If you are not currently running one of these versions, you must upgrade to one of them before you can upgrade the application files to 2014.0.

Note:

Our System Requirements are changing; Windows XP and SQL Server 2003 editions will no

longer be supported with the 2014 Spring release. Please verify that you are using an acceptable

Operating System and SQL Server.

Important!

Before upgrading to the current software version, verify that you are a user with Administrator rights on the SQL Server or have access to the SQL Server System Admin (SA) password. Upon upgrade, the Sage 100 Fund Accounting software will be uninstalled. If you are not an Administrator on the SQL Server nor have the SA password, you will not be able to install any version of the software.

1. Follow the instructions in Existing User - Server Install to upgrade the organizational database on a

server from a previous version.

2. Once you have installed the Abila MIP Server, you will need to install the workstation.

Open the setup.exe from the \\MIP Share\Setup directory on your server, to launch the "Abila MIP

Workstation Install" (page 43) .

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If the Abila MIP Workstation component is already installed on the server or you wish to install the

Workstation on the server for the first time, you will need to open the application on the server to complete the upgrade process before proceeding to the next step.

3. Follow the instructions in Existing User - Workstation Install, to upgrade each user’s workstation.

Changing Your Database Engine

If you are upgrading and moving your database to a different instance of SQL Express or SQL Server, back up your system and organization databases, and then uninstall MIP and your current instance of SQL.

After you complete the installation process, restore your system database, NPSSQLSYS, along with your organization database. For specific instructions on uninstalling, see

"Uninstalling Abila MIP" (page 49)

and see

"Supplemental Maintenance" (page 52)

for instructions on backing up and restoring a database.

For specific instructions on moving the Abila MIP Server to a new server/computer, see article 876 in the

Knowledgebase at http://kb.abila.com/node/876.

Updating Your Organization Database to Version 2014.x

You can only update your organization database after the server and workstation have been upgraded to version 2014.x. To do so:

1. Log on to any system (Start>Programs>Abila>MIP>Accounting), and select an Organization.

2. The system displays a message stating that the organization database must be updated to the current version.

Select Yes, to begin the backup process to back up your organization database and then upgrade it.

This is strongly recommended.

Select No, if you have a current backup of the database and want to begin the update process immediately.

3. A utility program runs. Click Finish.

4. When complete, a message displays informing you that your database has been updated successfully.

5. Click OK.

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Activating Your License

When you initially purchase the system, an activation code that activates any and all modules that have been purchased is included with the software. You are prompted to enter that code during installation, and do not need to enter it any other time. However, if you are currently using the system and decide to add a module (or add users or databases), a new activation code will be sent to you.

Enter the new code in the Administration system in order to use the new features:

1. Open the Administration>System>Activate License form.

2. On the Owned tab (or Evaluation tab if evaluating a new module), enter the new activation code. Note that the activation code is case sensitive, so it must be entered exactly as it appears on the notification.

3. Click OK, and then the new features are registered in the system.

4. Exit the Administration system (File>Exit), and then reopen it.

Note:

If you were evaluating or adding the Scheduler, Electronic Requisitions, and/or Payroll modules, and you did not include the program files and start menu shortcuts, you can do so now. Click

Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs. Select Abila MIP Workstation and the Change button. The system displays the Welcome panel of the Install wizard. Click Next. Then, on the Program

Maintenance panel, select the Modify option button, followed by the Next button.

Adding a Module to an Organization

A module can be added to the current organization, but first ensure that there are no users currently logged on to the system.

Note:

The activation code must be changed (Administration>System>Activate License) to include

Scheduler, Electronic Requisitions, and Payroll modules before these modules can be added.

To add a module:

1. Open the Administration>System>Current Activity form to ensure that no one (except yourself) is currently using the organization being updated.

2. Open the organization (File>Open Organization) in which to add the module.

3. Open the Organization>Add a Module wizard. On the first panel, select the module to add by selecting the appropriate check box.

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4. Follow the instructions on the screen and continue through the wizard.

5. Click Finish, and then the system adds the designated module to the current organization. This process may take several minutes.

6. To add a module to another organization, repeat this process.

Note:

For more information about the Add a Module wizard, see the online help or the Administration guide.

Setting Up Security

User security needs to be set up for each new module. To do so:

1. Open the Administration>Security>Set Up Organization Menus form to grant rights to users. This includes granting rights to new menu selections that are part of the new module.

2. Remember, this process must be repeated for each separate organization in which the module was added.

3. If anyone is using the Accounting system when a module was installed, they must exit and re-enter the system in order to see the new menu selections.

Note:

For more information about the Set Up Organization Menus form, see the online help or the

Administration guide.

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Chapter 5: Existing User - Server Install

This chapter describes the installation process for a stand-alone or network server. Prior to upgrading the

Abila MIP Server Install, you must close all workstations. Once you have completed the steps in this

chapter, follow the instructions in Existing User - Workstation Install to install the workstation.

This chapter explains the following:

"Server Install Overview" (page 32)

"Directory Structure Overview" (page 33)

"Database Engine Install " (page 34)

"Abila MIP Server Install" (page 36)