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Move Nexus220 Access Control System from one PC to another (Firebird)

Move Nexus220 Access Control System from one PC to another (Firebird)

IMPORTANT!!!! Verify you are installing current or newer version of Nexus220 software than what is currently installed.

From the originating PC

  • Close all software on all computers running Nexus220
  • Copy the database file to an intermediate source such as a flash drive or network drive.
    • Default location: c:\nexus220\database\db220.fdb
  • Copy security file to an intermediate source such as a flash drive or network drive.

Default 32-bit path: c:\program files\firebird_2_1\firebird\security.fdb (This may also be called security2.fdb, or have another number appended to it.)

Default 64-bit path:  c:\program files (x86)\firebird_2_1\firebird\security.fdb (This may also be called security2.fdb, or have another number appended to it.)

*Firebird security file may be named security2.fdb

On new PC where software is being moved to:

IMPORTANT!!!! Verify you are installing current or newer version of Nexus220 software than what is currently installed.

  • Install new instance of software from installation disc or download
  • Rename database created during installation to db220_empty.fdb

Default Location: c:\nexus220\database\db220.fdb

  • Paste database copied from original PC into the c:\nexus220\database\ folder.
  • Rename security.fdb (or security2.fdb) file created during installation to securityOLD.fdb (or security2OLD.fdb respectively)
  • Paste security file copied from the original PC into the appropriate field.
  • Default 32-bit path: c:\program files\firebird_2_1\firebird\security.fdb
  • Default 64-bit path:  c:\program files (x86)\firebird_2_1\firebird\security.fdb
  • When you open the software it will prompt you to upgrade the DB
  • Ensure the database scripts are at or newer than the current version.  If they are older, run the updater tool and note any errors.  If there are errors, stop immediately and call Tech Support.

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