In situations where two separate practices wish to run their own Genie database, it is possible to run more than one instance of Genie Server on the same machine. There is no logical limit, but from a maintenance and recovery point of view, more than 2 databases on the one machine is not recommended.

 

Note: An intermediate to advanced level of computer knowledge is assumed. You must be able to confidently navigate to and rename different files and folders on a Macintosh computer. You must also be aware of the risk of loss of data or the possibility that the program may not run if you do not follow these instructions. If any doubt exists about the level of competency of the person undertaking this task, it is suggested that you do not proceed. Instead you should contact your computer administrator or designated IT support person.

 

Server Computer

1.Assuming you have already installed Genie Server on your server machine, duplicate the entire Genie folder by selecting it and pressing CMD+D.

 

2.This will create the duplicate of the Genie folder as 'Genie copy'. Rename this and the original Genie folder eg. "Genie_1" and "Genie_2".

 

3.Create aliases to each application on the desktop as follows:

 

i.Navigate to /Applications/Genie_1/Genie Server.app
ii.Select the Genie Server.app and press CMD+L to create an alias
iii.Drag the alias onto the desktop and rename it appropriately eg. "Genie  Server_1"
iv.Navigate to /Applications/Genie_1/Genie.app
v.Select the Genie.app and press CMD+L to create an alias
vi.Drag the alias onto the desktop and rename it appropriately eg. "Genie Solo_1"
vii.Repeat steps i -> vi for the second Genie Database ie. "Genie_2".
viii.You should have four (4) aliases similar to those shown below.

genie_server_mac_desktop new

 

3.The 2 copies of Genie Server must publish on separate ports. The default port number is 19813. To specify an alternate port for the second instance of Genie Server, do as follows:

 

i.Quit the 1st instance of Genie Server
ii.Start the second instance of Genie Server by double clicking on the shortcut to the executable
iii.Click on Genie Server>Preferences>Client-Server>Configuration
iv.Change the port number to something other than 19813 eg. 19814
v.Click OK

 

genie_server_client_server_19814

 

5.Quit and restart the 2nd instance of Genie Server so the changes can take effect.

 

6.Configure and schedule the backup of the second instance of Genie Server

 

Client Computer

1.If you want to run two instances of Genie Client on a client computer, duplicate the Genie folder (as was done under the server configuration) renaming it to "Genie_2" (for example).

 

2.Create a desktop shortcuts to each instance of Genie client

 

i.Navigate to /Applications/Genie_1/Genie Client.app
ii.Select the Genie Client.app and press CMD+L to create an alias
iii.Drag the alias onto the desktop and rename it appropriately eg. "Genie  Client_1"
iv.Repeat steps i -> iii for the second Genie Database ie. "Genie_2".

genie_client_desktop new

 

If you are running two Genie Clients on the one computer, ensure that the shortcut is renamed so it is readily identifiable as the logon to the second database.

 

3.Click on the shortcut to the Genie Client logon and the login screen should appear.

 

You can now re-start the 1st instance of Genie Server on the server computer and the remaining clients can log on as usual.