Set up esoffice test environment
To prepare for the productive use of a new esoffice version in the best way possible, we strongly recommend a second installation of esoffice in a test environment.
You can then test out your company processes, record any necessary changes, become familiar with the new functions and check your reports and interfaces without any stress while your day to day business continues running.
A test licence file test_licence.cfg can be used alongside the licence file licence.cfg (full licence for productive use) for use in a test environment.
Due to certain restrictions, a test licence is not suitable for use in a productive environment. If the licence files for a full licence and a test licence are present in one para directory, the test licence will have precedence.
You can obtain a test licence from es2000 Sales.
Please note that the following instructions have been written for experienced users / administrators. Extensive knowledge of esoffice administration, SQL servers, and operating systems is assumed.
The following steps are required to set up an esoffice test environment:
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Create a copy of the esoffice database
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Execute the Test_environment_demo SQL script
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Create a new database alias
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Create a link for the test environment
These steps are described below for the Firebird and MSSQL SQL database systems.