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Drake Software User’s ManualRunning Drake on a NetworkServer-OnlyUsing the instructions in “Installation” on page 8, install Drake onto the server._NOTEDrake can be installed on the server from a workstation ifnecessary. Be sure to select the correct server drive.Once Drake is installed on the server, complete the following steps at each workstation:1. From the Windows Start menu, click Start > Run.2. Type F:\DRAKE08\NWCLIENT\NWCLIENT.EXE into the Run dialog box (substitutingyour server drive letter for F).3. Click OK.The Drake tax program can now be accessed on the workstation. Repeat this processat each workstation that will be using Drake.Next, set up directories and paths. This can be done on the server or on a workstationand needs to be done only once.To set up directories and paths:1. From the Drake Home window, select Setup > Directories/Paths.2. Select 2. Software installed only on Server.3. Click OK.The server-only system is now in place.Figure 2-3: Select network option #2.MultipleComputersUsing the instructions in “Installation” on page 8, install Drake onto each workstation.One workstation should be designated as the “server.”_NOTEEach workstation must have access to the “server” computer’sdrive through a single drive letter. A network technician can mapeach workstation to the “server” using the same drive letter. Allcomputers on the network must share the drive on which Drake isinstalled. Map to the drive—not to the Drake08 folder.Tax Year 2008 11