Follow the instructions in the Installation & Configuration guide

Timetabler 6 uses DCOM (Microsoft's Distributed Component Object Model) for communications between Timetabler Client and Timetabler Server. The Installation Guide provides detailed instructions on configuring the DCOM security mechanism. These instructions must be followed closely to succesfully implement the software in a networked enviornment.

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) is the free, redistributable version of SQL Server (and it is shipped with Timetabler 6). MSDE contains a workload governor designed to limit performance if the database engine receives more work than is typical of a small number of users. Installation of MSDE or SQLServer depends on your anticipated use of Timetabler. MSDE 2000 is sufficient for single-user operation or in a small department where concurrent access to the timetable data is likely to be limited to 3 or 4 users. However, in larger implementations use SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition or SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition.

Use the Backup facility in Timetabler Administrator (Timetables | Timetable Utilities menu), or ensure that the database is included in regular backups performed by your IT department.

Although it is normal to have a single Timetabler Server, you can install and configure as many copies as you wish. If you have a very large number of users or have users spread across remote sites it can be beneficial to install multiple copies of Timetabler Server, e.g. to have one instance for web users; another for users on a remote campus, etc

The database name refers to the name of the physical data that the database server uses. This is what the database server sees. The timetable name is a piece of text that you choose that will most likely help you identify that timetable, such as “Timetable 2004-2005”. This is stored in the database. This is what you see, and is more useful to you in everyday use of CELCAT Timetabler.

Choosing to destroy a timetable in CELCAT Timetabler Administrator will remove the database and its contents, completely destroying it. This is different from CELCAT v5.6, which merely stopped you seeing it from within CELCAT. You can use the "Unregister" command in Administrator if you simply want to remove a timetable from the list.

The 'Verify Timetable' routine looks at the underlying data structure of the database to see if there are any inconsistencies. If there are any errors, it may be able to fix them for you. If no fix is available it is usually best to create a new timetable and export your data to the new one. We recommend backing up regularly in order to prevent loss of important data.

To restore a database, use the CELCAT Timetabler Administrator application. The Restore operation can be found under Timetables | Timetable Utilities | Restore Timetable. In order to restore the timetable that you are currently logged into, you will need Exclusive Access.

Use CELCAT Timetabler Administrator to make exclusive access requests. Log into a timetable and use either the Timetables | Immediate Exclusive Access command to gain immediate exclusive access, or if someone else is logged on, schedule some future time to gain exclusive access.