DRIVE SHARING
In a Peer-to-Peer or client/server environment, one computer will act as the file server. This will be the computer
where your Compulink Advantage software files and databases will be installed.
The hard drive, partition or folder that contains the Compulink Advantage software on this machine must have
Read/Write permissions for EVERYONE (or any designated group using the software). We recommend giving FULL
Control permission for EVERYONE initially for testing. When full functionality is confirmed, permissions can be
reduced to Read/Write. SYSTEM must also be given “Full Control” in the security properties of the folder.
Do not share the folder that contains the Compulink Advantage files, i.e. EYECARE or EYEMD, PT, PSYCH, etc.
Share only the root of the directory or partition where these folders reside. Multiple copies or copies saved on
workstation local hard drives can possibly cause system errors. DO NOT Place the product folder in a directory with
the same name (e.g. C:\eyecare\eyecare\eyecare.exe).
COMPUTER NAMES and SHARE NAMES
SERVER NAMES CANNOT contain spaces, (i.e., COMPULINK SERVER). The proper naming would be
“COMPULINKSERVER” or “SERVER”.
DIRECTORY SHARED NAMES
SHARED NAMES CANNOT contain spaces or hyphens (-), (i.e. COMPULINK SHARE or COMPULINK-SHARE). The
proper naming would be, “COMPULINK” or “COMPULINK_SHARE”. For ease of support, Compulink recommends
using “COMPULINK” as the shared name. The use of hidden shares (e.g. COMPULINK$) is also recommended to
help protect against malware that may spread through network shares.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPULINK ADVANTAGE SOFTWARE
WINDOWS SERVER ENVIRONMENT SETUP
For Multi-User environments and after the initial electronic installation, Compulink recommends moving the
product directory (i.e. EYECARE, EYEMD, CHIRO, PT, etc.) to a directory named “COMPULINK”.
CAUTION: Do not use the product name (i.e. EYECARE, EYEMD, CHIRO, PT, Psych, etc.) for the root directory name.
For supporting the product, Compulink recommends using COMPULINK as the root directory name.
Root Directory or COMPULINK directory can be created on any available local drive with sufficient storage space.
Using the boot partition is not recommended. Share this directory as “COMPULINK” (or “COMPULINK$” for
hidden shares) for easy identification. The COMPULINK share must have Read/Write permissions for EVERYONE or
a designated group using the Compulink Advantage software (e.g. Domain Users or Compulink Group). SYSTEM
must also be given Full Control of this share in the Security properties of the folder. Once the proper share has
been created, all stations, including the server, will launch the software utilizing this share.
CAUTION: Do not share the product folder. Only the root folder should be shared. The incorrect path will prohibit
the launch of the software.
HIDDEN SHARE RECOMMENDED
Due to the wide spread of advanced malware, Compulink recommends using a hidden share. Utilizing a hidden
share may offer some protection against malware, such as the CryptoLocker.
WINDOWS WORKSTATION ENVIRONMENT SETUP
On all workstations’ desktops, create a shortcut using UNC (Universal Naming Convention) to the product’s
Executable file.
PLEASE NOTE: Compulink Advantage software is launched by running an Executable file through UNC. When
creating a shortcut, the Target and Start in should be through the IP address UNC. This also applies to all users
utlizing Remote Desktop sessions on a Windows Server.
Example: Target: \\SERVER_IP\sharename\eyecare\eyecare.exe
Start in: \\SERVER_IP\sharename\eyecare\
Hidden share: Target: \\SERVER_IP\sharename$\eyecare\eyecare.exe
Start in: \\SERVER_IP\sharename$\eyecare\