How does PERIFACT-XL work in a network

Manual: PERIFACT-XL in a network environment

1. Introduction

Do you use PERIFACT only on one computer? Then the SA (Stand Alone) version. ideal. Are you working with multiple users on the same invoices? Then the XL version the right choice.

2. Differences between SA and XL

Remark: The XL version does not require a separate server (read: computer). An existing PC or your own PC can serve as a database server as long as it is turned on.

3. Switching from SA to XL.

1. Close PERIFACT SA
2. Download and install PERIFACT XL
3. Open PERIFACT XL
4. Go to main menu Extras > Convert and follow the steps
5. Enter your new license code via main menu Settings > License

4. Database Location

SA version:

• Database is local to the PC
• Use only on that one PC

XL version:

• Database is centralized on a PC in the network (the "server"). It may also be your PC that you work on yourself.
• Use only within a local home/business network (10.x.x.x or 192.x.x.x IP range). So not between Amsterdam or Brussels.

Notice: The database is always in C:PerifactDB - this is not editable. This folder does not need to be backed up as it is for internal use. Do backup the files that are in the PERIFACT folder. That location is at the bottom of your PERIFACT main screen.

5. Network configuration

Supplies:

• Multiple computers with PERIFACT-XL
• One PC as a "server"
• Local network between PCs

On the server PC:

1. Install PERIFACT-XL
2. Start PERIFACT and import data (if necessary)

On the client PCs:

1. Open PERIFACT-XL
2. Go to Settings > Network > Find database/server
3. Restart PERIFACT

6. Remote access via Remote Desktop

PERIFACT-XL works only within a local network, i.e., not between Amsterdam and Brussels, for example. External access is possible via Remote Desktop, but requires some knowledge. PERIFACT does not support this. So technically it works with IP addresses in the 10.x.x.x or 192.x.x.x range

7. Not using Google Drive / Dropbox

Use these services not To share databases. Reasons:

• No real-time synchronization
• No locking mechanisms
• Risk of data loss or corruption

8. License Management

• Each work PC with PERIFACT-XL requires its own license key
• The server PC does not need a license if PERIFACT is not started on it
• Under Settings > Multi User see active and historical connections

9. Main computer setup and IP control.

• Set the main computer via Settings > Database Connection
• In PERIFACT's status bar (at the bottom of the main screen), you can see the IP address of the database
• 127.0.0.1 indicates local use, other IPs indicate network use

10. Adjust IP address manually via registry

If PERIFACT no longer starts because of a changed IP:

• Close PERIFACT first!
• Press the Windows key ( it is next to the space bar ). Type in: regedit
• On the left side, select: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
• Then go to Software and then PerifactXLSoftware
• There, modify DB_HOST_IP with the IP address of the desired computer on which the database is active.

Restart PERIFACT!