How to Relocate the Existing xPortal2005 Database to a New PC

Problem (Issue) Statement:	How to relocate existing xPortal2005 database to a new PC
Description:	A guide to relocate existing xPortal2005 database to a new PC.
Related Software:	xPortal2005 v1.2.46
Related Hardware:	NIL
System Application:	NIL
Symptom and Finding:	NIL
Cause:	For first time guide on relocation of existing xPortal2005 database to a new PC.
Solution:	Summary To relocate existing xPortal2005 database to a new PC. Note These steps are applicable to xPortal2005 software version v1.1, v1.2 and v1.3 Step-by-step Guide: To relocate existing xPortal2005 database to a new PC: Step 1: Backup or copy existing xPortal2005 database from exiting PC. Go to C: drive > Program Data > MicroEngine > xPortal2005 v1.2 > Server > Database. Copy the xPortal2005DB.mdb file. Figure 1: To Copy the xPortal2005DB.mdb File Knowledge Base Link User may refer to /wiki/spaces/MICS/pages/173015128* for the complete steps to gain access to Program Data folder* Step 2: Install the xPortal2005 software and initialize a fresh database in the new PC. Step 3: Close the xPortal2005 Client application and stop the xPortal2005 services. Step 4: Go to new PC > C: drive > Program Data > MicroEngine > xPortal2005 v1.2 > Server > Database. To rename the new xPortal2005DB.mdb file to prevent conflict of the new and existing database. Figure 2: Renaming the New xPortal2005DB.mdb File Name Tip User can also remove the new xPortal2005DB.mdb file. Step 5: Paste the existing xPortal2005.mdb file in the same location. Figure 3: Pasting the existing xPortal2005DB.mdb File Step 6: Now, users are now able to launch the xPortal2005 Server and Client to confirm that the existing database has been relocated.
Date Documentation:	1/8/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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