Installing Dental System in a Server–Client Setup

This article describes how to perform a 3Shape Dental System Server-Client installation. This installation type allows multiple PCs on the same network to share orders, files, subscriptions, and resources. It enables one or more operators to create orders, scan, and design simultaneously.

Prerequisites: 

Server PC

• Stores the Dental System software and order database locally.
• Shares folders and resources across the network.
• Hosts the dongle and subscriptions used by Client PCs.

Client PC

• Connects to the software, dongle, and order database hosted on the Server PC.

Benefits of multi-PC installation in a dental practice

A Server-Client installation provides the following benefits:

• Allows multiple operators to create orders, scan, and design simultaneously.
• Simplifies maintenance and software upgrades.
• Enables easy sharing of folders and files across multiple PCs.
• Allows Client PCs to be installed and used from any PC within the network.
• Shares subscriptions across all PCs in the network. For example, a single CAD subscription can be used on any Client PC, but only by one user at a time.
• Supports additional simultaneous scanning or designing sessions through the purchase of additional Client Points.

Setup scheme:

Installing Dental System on the Server PC

Place the dongle in the Server PC and always start with the Server installation. In case you have multiple dongles it is strongly recommended to consolidate all your subscriptions in a single dongle. Please contact your 3Shape reseller to consolidate the subscriptions.

Step 1: Launch the 3Shape Dental System Installer as an administrator.

Step 2: Insert the dongle into the Server PC.

Step 3: In the "Custom Settings" window, select "Server Install" from the installation type list.

Step 4: Configure the required settings for the Server installation.

Step 5: Complete the installation.

Installing Dental System on Client PCs

When installing Client PCs, use the same Dental System version that is installed on the Server PC.

Starting with Dental System 2021, a dedicated Client Installer is automatically created during the Server installation.

Step 1: Launch the Dental System installer on the Client PC.

Step 2: During the custom installation, select "Network Client" from the installation type list.

Step 3: Enter the hostname or IP address of the Server PC.

Step 4: Click "Finish".

Step 5: Repeat Steps 1–4 on all remaining Client PCs.

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.