Networking > Install the Server

The first step in networking COMPASS is to download and install the required server software. The server must be installed on only ONE machine in your network. The computer hosting the server must have full Internet access and be available during any period where users will need to access the common database. If the host machine is turned off, network access to the database will be terminated.

The server installation package can be download here: www.compassmediasystem.com/files/COMPASS_Server_Setup.exe

Run the server setup installer to complete the installation and start the server process. There are no further steps required. The server starts automatically each time the host computer is turned on and runs silently in the background with little to no impact on the host computer's performance.