User Guide

Program Installation and Options
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RunBMDMServiceinSessionshortcuttopreventtheuserfromlaunchingthe
BMDMincorrectly.
4.5. Database Notes
A BMDM database file contains cell and battery readings and setup data. Depending on
whether you are using Access or SQL, the BMDM program stores MPM and BDS data in an
Access-based .MDB file or SQL-based .MDF and .LDF files.
Access initial database file - During installation, the BMDM places the empty Access
database file mpm-db3.mdb under Program Files\Alber\MPM Manager\Database or in
another folder selected at time of installation. This empty default database opens when you
have not previously opened another database.
Creating a new Access database - You may create a new Access database using File|New.
Deleting an Access database - You cannot delete an Access MDB database file from within
the BMDM program. To delete an Access database, use standard Windows procedures to
delete the MDB file from the folder where it is saved. The file is typically located at
Program Files/Alber/MPM Manager/Database.
SQL database files - You may use the Connection Wizard or File|Open|SQL-DB|Manage to
make a new SQL database. A SQL database has two file components: MDF and LDF. When
you type a new database name, the name is automatically used in two files:
BMDMfilename.mdf and BMDMfilename_log.ldf. These files are saved by default under
Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data or in another folder in which your MSDE
is directed to save. Refer to the section Creating an SQL Database for complete details.
Because databases may contain unrecoverable battery data, regularly back up the MDB or
MDF and LDF files to another computer to help prevent data loss. Refer to Automatic and
Manual Backup.