Introduction
Aronium Pro allows you to connect multiple cash registers and collect all sales to a central database. Having a centralized database makes the store management process more efficient.
Local network only
Please remember that Aronium Pro works locally using a local database and does not support cloud (online) use case.
This document will guide you through the setup process of installing Aronium and Microsoft SQL Server Express, required to run multiple cash registers and Aronium management tools in a network environment.
Installing Aronium with database server
System requirements
On the other hand, Aronium Pro on cash registers (without a database server) can be used on both 32-bit and 64-bit computers.
Download setup
Download Aronium setup from the following address (file size is ~260MB): https://download.aronium.com/releases/latest/Aronium.Pro.Setup.exe
Installer contains the following components:
- Aronium setup files
- Microsoft SQL Server Express 2019
- Database setup tools
Install Aronium on a server computer
A "server" is a dedicated PC where a database will be installed. You can choose one of the cash registers to act as a "Server", or install a database on a back-office PC.
Once you have downloaded the installer, double click on it to begin installation.
You will be presented with a standard Windows setup, follow on-screen instructions to complete installation. You will find an installer the same as the one described at our help center.
Important
Pay attention to the Components step during install. "SQL Server" component (database) should be installed only once, on a PC that will act as a database server.
Components step lets you select the following:
-
Program Files
These are required Aronium files -
Management Modules
Select this component if you wish to install a management module on your current PC, so you can access the management section (documents, products, reports, etc.) on the cash register. -
Database server
Select this component if you wish to install SQL Server Express (database server) on the current PC. Other cash registers will connect to a database on this PC.
Setting up a database server
If you have selected "SQL Server" component, database setup will start automatically after Aronium install wizard is complete.
Database setup is a fully automated process with predefined installation rules in order to require no user interaction, making it more secure and flawless.
Install Setup Files
First step is installing setup files required for MS SQL Server to run properly and checking for updates. Process is fully automated, no user action is required.
Installation Progress
Once all files are validated, the installer will begin the setup process. As with the previous steps, this one is fully automated, no user action is required.
Wait for database installation to complete, so you can move to the next step.
Create database
Once you have completed MS SQL Server Express setup, application for creating default database will automatically open, allowing you to select a database server and enter your new database name.
Server name
Database server will be installed with the instance name "ARONIUM". In case you have other SQL Server instances installed, you will easily recognize this one.
Select your server from the list of available database servers, enter preferred database name (default value is "aroniumdb") and click "Create database" button.
Useful tip - Refresh list of servers
Useful tip - Database name
Once your database is created, you will see a confirmation screen. Your database is ready!
Install Aronium on cash register
Run installer on each cash register, without installing SQL Server.
If you do not wish to install management modules on a cash register, you can leave the required "Program Files" component selected only.
Finish installation and start Aronium to connect the cash register to previously installed database server.
Connecting cash register to the database
On the first application run, you will be prompted to select server, database and cash register, as on the screenshot below.
The following selection is available:
-
Server
Click refresh ( ↺ ) button and wait for a while, you will get a list of available servers in your local area network.
If you have followed previous steps for database server installation, you should see "<YOUR-PC>\ ARONIUM" in the list of available servers, where "YOUR-PC" is the name of a computer where SQL server and database were installed.IMPORTANT!
If server list contains your server name only, without "ARONIUM" name at the end, you will need to add it manually, so it matches the full database instance name, as mentioned above.
-
Database
Click refresh ( ↺ ) button to select a database from the server. If you didn’t change default values during setup, your database should be the one named aroniumdb, otherwise, select the database with the name you provided during setup. -
Cash register
Click refresh ( ↺ ) button to select the cash register from the list.
By default, there is only one cash register named "POS 1" in a new database. You can rename existing or add more cash registers later in the Management / Cash registers section.
At the end this screen should look similar to this:
Once all values are selected, click Continue to complete database connection setup.
Registering account
Before you can start using Aronium Pro, it is necessary to create an account and register your store. On first run you will get a screen to sign in to an existing or create a new account, as in the screenshot below.
If you already have an account, sign in using your credentials and follow on-screen instructions. Otherwise, continue reading to learn how to create a new Aronium account.
From there, follow the next steps to complete registration and start a trial.
Create a new account
If you don’t have an account, click Sign up now to create one. Web page will open for you to fill in your details and create a new account. You can find instructions on how to register your account at Register account help article.
Create your first store
Once you have your account registered, you will need to create your first store and create a license.
Start a trial
After you have successfully created your first store, you can go back to Aronium Pro, sign in with your newly created account and start a trial. You can read more about activating a trial at Activating a trial help article.