Home
Administration
Set up and manageBluechip.
Backup and Restore
Restoring a Bluechip Database
Set up Bluechip so you can login to the Demonstration database or your Live database.
Install Microsoft SQL Studio Management
Install Microsoft SQL Studio Management before you install Bluechip.

Administration
Set up and manageBluechip.
- Bluechip System Requirements
  This information applies to Bluechip 4.2.
- Bluechip Installation
  About installing Bluechip.
- Performing a Silent Installation of Bluechip
  A silent installation involves installing Bluechip onto multiple workstations simultaneously, and is typically initiated after-hours, unattended.
- Automatic Updates
  MedicalDirector periodically releases updates to content.
- Upgrading Bluechip
  Preparing to update your Bluechip installation.
- Backup and Restore
  - Backup Utility
    The following information applies to Bluechip version 3.18 or later.
  - Restore
    The following information applies only to Bluechip version 3.18 or later.
  - Restoring a Bluechip Database
    Set up Bluechip so you can login to the Demonstration database or your Live database.
    - Before You Begin
      Prepare to set up your Bluechip database so you can login to the Demonstration database or your Live database.
    - Install Microsoft SQL Studio Management
      Install Microsoft SQL Studio Management before you install Bluechip.
- Routine Tasks in Bluechip
  Routine tasks ensure your business's financial data is accurate.
- Settings
  Configure practice, fee, list, template, printer, security and user settings.
- BC Secure
  Use BC Secure to set advanced permissions for each user and practitioner.
- Practitioner Records
- Managing User and Tenant Records
- Managing Other Records
- Searches
- Enabling and Reconnecting your EFTPOS Device for Bluechip
  Configure EFTPOS devices for use with Bluechip.
- Moving Your Bluechip Data to a New Server
- HCN SQL Repair Scripts Using SQL Server Management Studio
  Run these scripts if recommended by MedicalDirector Customer Care.
- Utilities
- File Formats for Import and Export
  File formats for importing and exporting data.

Install Microsoft SQL Studio Management

Install Microsoft SQL Studio Management before you install Bluechip.

You will need to be on the Server computer. The 2005 SQL Studio Management installation file is installed with a default Bluechip installation, and can be found in the following location:

C:\Program Files\Health Communication Network\Bluechip\Tools\
On the Bluechip iso, browse to \Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express\ SQLServer2005_SSMSEE.msi
There are two versions (32-bit and 64-bit) of 2005 SQL Studio Management Studio Express. These are for 2005 SQL installations only - if you are using SQL 2008 refer to Moving Your Bluechip Data to a New Server.
- 32 bit - SQLServer2005_SSMSEE.msi
- 64 bit - SQLServer2005_SSMSEE_x64msi