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The input database must be installed, either locally on <code>localhost</code> or on a central server (like <code>server1.mycompany.com</code>). It is assumed that you have [[Install SQL Server | installed]] or have access to SQL Server.
See http://heurekaslu.org/help/en/index.html?skapa_databas.htm


Instructions:
#Download an empty backup file (. Bak) of [ftp://salix.slu.se/Download/Heureka/Databases/ SLU FTP server] and save to your hard disk, for example, C:\TEMP\. If you are installing on a server, the file must be available locally on the server, and you must be logged on the server. You can also use another backup of a database that already contains data, if you have access to such.
# Use alternative 1 or 2 below


== Alternative 1: Use function in PlanStart to install database ==
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[[Create a forest database]]
==Create new or demo database==
PlanStart version 1.0.3 and later lets you [[Create Forest Database | create a database]] automatically.


If this does not work, then try the options below.
==Install existing database==


== Alternative 2: Run the "Restore" in SQL Server Management Studio ==
You can install an existing database either locally on <code>localhost</code> or on a central server (like <code>server1.mycompany.com</code>). It is assumed that you have [[Install SQL Server | installed]] or have access to SQL Server.
 
'''Prerequisite''': A backup file (. Bak) from an existing database.
Use the "Restore" function i SQL Server Management Studio to install the database:
# Open Management Studio. Enter the server name (localhost, localhost\SQLExpress, or the server name).
# Open Management Studio. Enter the server name (localhost, localhost\SQLExpress, or the server name).
# Right click on "Databases", select "New Database ..." and enter a name for the new database (no blanks or spaces)
# Right click on "Databases", select "New Database ..." and enter a name for the new database (no blanks or spaces)
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# In "Options", select "Overwrite ..." and change the "Restore as ..." to valid paths (folders must exist on your computer if you install locally, and on the server if you install on a remote server.
# In "Options", select "Overwrite ..." and change the "Restore as ..." to valid paths (folders must exist on your computer if you install locally, and on the server if you install on a remote server.


== Alternative. 3: Installing an .mdf file via the "Attach"-option in SQL Server Management Studio ==
'''Alternative:''' Install an .mdf file via the "Attach"-option in SQL Server Management Studio.
This alternative is available if you have an -mdf-file instead of a backup (.bak) file.
This alternative is available if you have an -mdf-file instead of a backup (.bak) file.
# Open Management Studio. Enter the server name (localhost, localhost\SQLExpress, or the server name).
# Open Management Studio. Enter the server name (localhost, localhost\SQLExpress, or the server name).
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# Click "Add" and select the .ndf file.
# Click "Add" and select the .ndf file.
# In the "Database details', check and if necessary edit the file path to valid ones.
# In the "Database details', check and if necessary edit the file path to valid ones.
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