Running 2 Instances of Genie Server (Windows)

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 in Windows. 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

Assuming you have already installed Genie Server on your server machine, quit the Genie Server program and copy the entire Genie folder renaming it to "Genie_2" (for example). Alternatively, you can re-run the Genie installer from the CD (Full Installation), changing the default installation path to "C:\Genie_2".

2.	Create desktop shortcuts to the second instance of Genie Server and Genie Solo with the properties as shown:

i.	"C:\Genie_2\Server\Genie Server.exe"

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ii.	"C:\Genie_2\Solo Application\Genie.exe"

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3.	Ensure that each shortcut is renamed so that is is readily identifiable.

4.	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 clicking on the shortcut to the executable

iii.	Click on Edit>Preferences>Client-Server>Configuration

iv.	Change the port number to something other than 19813 eg. 19814

Click OK

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5.	Quit and restart the second 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

If you want to run two instances of Genie Client on a client computer, copy the entire Genie folder renaming it to "Genie_2" (for example). Alternatively, you can re-run the Genie installer from the CD, changing the default installation path to "C:\Genie_2". If you are only running one instance of Genie Client to connect to the second database, then you need only run the Genie Installer (Client Installation) once without renaming or specifying an alternate installation path.

2.	Create a desktop shortcut to the second instance of Genie Client (if not created by the installer):

"C:\Genie_2\Client\Genie Client.exe"

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

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

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

ImagePro and FTP

If you are a registered ImagePro user you will need to create an extra FTP user on the server computer so that the images are linked to the correct patients in each instance of the Genie database.

Server Computer

1.	Install the TypSoft FTP program from the CD if it is not already installed.

2.	Click on the FTP Server icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand side of the screen.

3.	In the TypSoft FTP Server dialog box, click on Setup>Users

4.	Click on New User

5.	Create the new username

6.	Highlight the newly created username and nominate a password

7.	Nominate the Root Directory for the images folder path for the second instance of the Genie database

8.	Tick the remaining options as shown:

9.	Click Save and Close

10.	Click Setup>FTP and ensure that the screen is the same as shown:

Client Computer

1.	Log into the second instance of Genie Client on the client computer.

2.	Click on File>Practice Preferences.

3.	Double-click on the clinic name.

4.	Click on the Images and Attachments tab.

5.	Set the path to the images folder the same as specified in Step 7 in the section above.

6.	Click Save.