Restoring a Dental System, Dental Desktop, or UNITE Database Using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Connecting to the Database

Step 1: Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.

Step 2: Connect to the "THREESHAPEDENTAL" SQL instance.

Step 3: Verify that "Windows Authentication" is selected.

Step 4: Click "Connect".

If Windows Authentication is not available:

Step 5: Select "SQL Server Authentication".

Step 6: Enter the following credentials:

Login: sa

Password: 3SDMdbmspw

Step 7: Click "Connect".

Selecting the Database to Restore

Step 1: Expand "Databases".

Step 2: Right-click the appropriate database.

• Select DentalManager for Dental System.
• Select DentalDesktop for Dental Desktop or UNITE.

Step 3: Select "Tasks".

Step 4: Select "Restore".

Step 5: Select "Database...".

Selecting the Backup File

Step 1: In the "Source" section, select "Device" instead of "Database".

The "Select Backup Devices" window opens.

Step 3: Click "Add".

Step 4: Browse to and select the backup file.

Step 5: Click "OK".

Step 6: Click "OK" to close the "Select Backup Devices" window.

Configuring the Restore Options

Step 1: Select the "Options" page.

Step 2: Enable "Overwrite the existing database (WITH REPLACE)".

Restoring the Database

Step 1: Click "OK" to start the restore process.

When the restore is completed successfully, one of the following messages is displayed:

• "The database 'DentalManager' was restored successfully."
• “The database 'DentalDesktop' was restored successfully.”

Step 2: Click "OK".

Contact 3Shape Support if you have any further questions.
 
For full information on correct usage consult the official Safety and Setup Guide and the most current Manual.