Installing AT Internal Database

Download and install the AT software:

Go to http://archiviststoolkit.org/download/release/2_0 and select the AT client applicable for your operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux). If you are uncertain whether you have Java and/or which version, select the option that includes Java VM. Installation instructions, with screenshots, are at: http://archiviststoolkit.org/sites/default/files/ATInternalDatabaseInstallationProcedures_1.pdf

Instructions in case the AT website is not available: Double-click on the file to download and this dialog box will open. Click on ‘Save file’.

Once the software has been successfully downloaded, double-click on the saved file to launch the installation process. An InstallAnywhere window will appear, followed by a window displaying the Archivists’ Toolkit icon.

An AT installation window will open

After reading the introductory information, press the ‘Next’ press button.

Read the license information provided. If you accept the terms of the license, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement and press the ‘Next’ button. If not, you can Cancel the installation process (left side, bottom of window) and the Toolkit will not be installed.

Choose the folder on your computer where you wish to install the Toolkit. You can accept the default directory that is provided, or press ‘Choose’ to open a dialog for selecting a different folder. Press ‘Next’ when you have selected the desired folder.

Select a location where you would like to create a shortcut for starting the Toolkit (and note ‘Don’t create icons’ is an option). Press the ‘Next’ button.

You will see a pre-installation summary of the configuration settings you have established for the AT installation. If they are correct, press the ‘Install’ button to finish the installation process.

The installation window will display progress of the installation. When the installation is complete, a message will appear indicating that the installation has completed. Press ‘Done’ to close the installation window.

Setting Up the Internal Database:

Setup/configuration of the Internal Database is done the same way setup for any of the other supported database is currently done.

Locate the “Maintenance Program” located in the AT Program folder

Double-click on the Maintenance Program application and select the first option, “Initialize a blank database”

Select the option for an “Internal Database” from the Database Type drop-down menu.

This selection will populate the other connection setting fields.

Press the ‘Next’ button to enter the repository information

Select a name for your repository name as well as a short version of the name (whatever suits you) and press the ‘Next’ button.

Select a username and password (you’ll need to remember these!) and press the ‘Finish’ button.

Click on ‘Close’ to exit the AT Maintenance Program. The AT internal database has now been initialized and ready for use.