Introduction

In some instances the need to change the Draycir.SDC Database when moving servers is required. Typically this configuration is required when a company has 2 different arms of a company and want to keep them segregated or they have a naming convention in place which is required for backup processes.

Applicable Versions

• Spindle Document Distribution v7 and later
• SDC

Solution

TAKE BACKUPS BEFORE ATTEMPTING CONFIGURATION (Draycir.SDC Draycir Spindle Document Capture Program Data)

1 - Install SDM (Have a SDC service user which is unique to one which is not in use) (Ensure a SQL User is also created which has DB Creator rights)

2. When Installing the Server Part of the install 2 - MOST IMPORTANT  SELECT- CREATE DATABASE LATER

3. Access the Database Configuration file: As shown below change the DB name to Draycir1.sdc (The change of name can be whatever is required to suit the companies needs)

<DatabaseName>Draycir1.SDC</DatabaseName>

  <SqlCommandTimeout>0</SqlCommandTimeout>

</DatabaseConfiguration>

4. Go into Services.msc and restart the following services:

This should now create a new DB called Draycir1.SDC. In this instance the old Database should be restored over the top