Creating a new master database

This operation can be carried out only by an administrator.

Master databases can be created by administrators.

To create a new workgroup master database on an existing hosted server:

1. Select File | Open | Open/Create master database.

   The Open Master Database dialog opens.

2. Select the Workgroup option.
3. If there is not already a connection to the server, connect to the server.
4. In the Master database section, click New.
5. In the New Master Database dialog:
   • If you want to assign the new database to a group, select an existing group or type in the name for a new group.
   • Enter a name for the new database.

   • From the Database version drop-down list, choose which version of the database is to be used for the new workgroup master database.

   • Click OK.
6. In the Open Master Database dialog, click OK.

To create a new standalone master database:

1. Select File | Open | Open/Create master database.

   The Open Master Database dialog opens.

2. Select the Standalone option.
3. Click New.
4. In the Save As dialog, choose a location and name for the new standalone master database.
5. From the Database version drop-down list, choose which version of the database is to be used for the new workgroup master database.
6. Click Save.
7. In the Open Master Database dialog, click OK.