Install Jim2 on the server from the latest installer: https://installer.happen.biz/Installs/Jim2Setup/4.4/Jim2Setup.exe (copy and paste into a web browser).
The version of SQL must be the same or newer than that on the old server, ie. if SQL 2019 is on the old server, install either SQL 2019 or a later version.
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Happen Business does not store the Microsoft SQL sa password. It is important that this information is stored in a safe place in case the password needs to be reset in the future.
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▪The latest installer will download SQL Express 2019 by default, if necessary.
SQL Express 2019 can also be downloaded from https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/sql-server/sql-server-editions-express (copy and paste into a web browser).
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If SQL Express 2019 is installed manually, it is recommend to name the instance JIM2.
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See here for instructions on installing Jim2 Server.
See here for instructions on installing Jim2.
▪Download and install MS Management Studio (optional, but advised):
–from https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms (copy and paste into a web browser)
–select Download, then scroll to the lower portion of the file selection options
–download and Install MgmtStudio 64BIT\SQLManagementStudio_x64_ENU.exe (copy and paste into a web browser).
▪Confirm Jim2 works, and ensure the demo database can be logged on to.
Register the New Server with Happen Business and Install the Licence Key
▪To register, log on to the demo database by opening the Jim2.exe file (see Install Checklist above for the location of this file) and entering username: sys and password: sys
▪Click Register. This will send an email to Happen Business with the registration number. You can also find the register executable here:
▪Apply the licence key that you will receive from Happen Business via email, which includes instructions on how to do so, or follow these instructions.
▪The Jim2 Setup Wizard will display, once registration has occurred.
Click Next.
Choose the correct country and tax country, then click Next.
Choose the financial year and starting month details, tick Agree, then click Next.
Choose the correct tax requirements.
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▪Tax Code E is the default tax code only if exporting goods, ie. selling to overseas customers excluding GST.
▪Tax Code X is the default tax code only if importing goods and paying bulk GST at the time of import, otherwise the default should be N.
▪Calc Tax Total from allows selection of Tax Free Up (ex GST) or Tax Paid Down (inc GST). |
Click Next.
Select the preferred GST method.
Click Finish and Tools > Options > Company will appear, where Jim2 Options can be set up.
Share the Jim2 application in the folder on the server, providing Everyone read access:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Happen Business\Jim2
▪Create a Jim2 share for the folder location C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\Happen\Jim2 (Read only for everyone on the Jim2 Folder).
▪Create a shortcut to Jim2.exe contained within this folder and place the shortcut on each Jim2 user’s desktop.
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Jim2 does not need to be installed on individual user's computers.
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