Multi-User / Network Setup
iMagic Inventory supports multiple users on a local area network (LAN).
Overview
One PC acts as the server — it hosts the shared database. All other PCs connect to this shared database over the network.
Setting Up the Server PC
- On the server PC, go to Start Menu > iMagic Inventory > Network Administration.
- Follow the prompts to set the Database Folder to a shared network location.
- Example: \\ServerPC\SharedDocs\iMagic Database
- Ensure the shared folder has read/write permissions for all network users.
Setting Up Client PCs
- Install iMagic Inventory on each client PC.
- Launch the software — it will ask for the database location.
- Point it to the shared database folder on the server PC.
For 30+ Users
For larger teams, consider the MS SQL Server Edition, which provides better performance and scalability for high-concurrency environments.
Setting Up the Server PC
- On the server PC, go to Start Menu > iMagic Inventory > Network Administration.
- Follow the prompts to set the Database Folder to a shared network location.
- Example: \\ServerPC\SharedDocs\iMagic Database
- Ensure the shared folder has read/write permissions for all network users.
Setting Up Client PCs
- Install iMagic Inventory on each client PC.
- Launch the software — it will ask for the database location.
- Point it to the shared database folder on the server PC.
For 30+ Users
For larger teams, consider the MS SQL Server Edition, which provides better performance and scalability for high-concurrency environments.
- Follow the prompts to set the Database Folder to a shared network location.
\\ServerPC\SharedDocs\iMagic Database
- Ensure the shared folder has read/write permissions for all network users.
Setting Up Client PCs
- Install iMagic Inventory on each client PC.
- Launch the software — it will ask for the database location.
- Point it to the shared database folder on the server PC.
For 30+ Users
For larger teams, consider the MS SQL Server Edition, which provides better performance and scalability for high-concurrency environments.
- Launch the software — it will ask for the database location.
- Point it to the shared database folder on the server PC.