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Installation
Installing Link Technologies Software (LinkSOFT) requires administrative permissions.

 

Link Software (LinkSOFT) applications consist of two parts:

  1. Desktop Applications for Point of Sale.
  2. Web Applications for Payroll, Helpdesk, Asset Management, Inventory Management and Human Resource Management Functions.

Note: The server components require Microsoft SQL server. There is no need to install LinkSOFT on the database server for the application to work.  The application component of LinkSOFT is installed on the workstations.

 

Application Versions

LinkSOFT Versions are marked as MM.xx.YYMMDD{x}. The definitions are shown below:

  1. MM: this is the major version. Usually we release one major version per year, sometimes we may extend the major version into two years. Major versions include large security and platform updates. Users should familiarise themselves with version updates before upgrading.
  2. xx: this is a minor version identifier. Minor versions usually incorporate small changes including security patches and minor improvements. Retraining is usually not needed for this change.
  3. YYMMDD: this serves two purposes, one is the release date, the second is the Database Patch release date. Database patches are release regularly to correct minor issues that do not require an application change or application re-installation
  4. {x}: this is the delivery mechanism and is optional. there are two options. P stands for a Database Patch was applied with the date signiture defined in 3. above.  D stands for a DIRECT upgrade. Direct upgrades are usually automated upgrades performed by development services.   

Examples of versions:

  1. 16.03.260228 - this is Major Release version 16. Minor version 03 and this was released on the 28th of February 2026. The installation was done using LinkSOFT Database Tools.
  2. 16.03.260320P - this is Major Release version 16. Minor version 03 and this was released on the 20th March 2026. This is a Patch applied on version 16.03
  3. 16.03.260320D - this is Major Release version 16. Minor version 03 and this was released on the 20th March 2026. This is a Patch applied on version 16.03 and the patch was applied using a DIRECT Implementation.

 

Application Installation

The desktop application consists of a Client/Server architecture.  Below is a summary of the installation steps:

  1. Download the latest version of the software from our website.
  2. Run the file "LinkSOFT_Installer.exe" to install the software on the client, Database Server, or the Web Server. This install file contains both the Client and Server items.
    1. This will install the "Database Utilities" that will allow you to create your database
    2. This will install the WEB Server Site files and configure IIS to host the Web Site
    3. If you need to install just the CLIENT files, go to the next step.
  3. Run the file "LinkSOFT_Installer_Client.exe" on all other client machines that require "Point of Sales".
  4. Using the "Link Database Utilities" (Installed as part of 2. above), create a "Demo" or a "Blank (New)" database. This needs to be done only once. All other clients will be able to connect to the nominated server once the database is created.
  5. Setup and Configure application from LinkWeb.
  6. The application is ready to use.

Application Upgrades

LinkSOFT upgrades require updating the client workstations with a new software version, as well as applying a script on the database server.


*** Important Note ***:

  1. Before performing an upgrade, ensure you have done a "Trial Upgrade" and that the customer has signed off on the "Trial Upgrade"
  2. Clear Cache after upgrade as you browser (Google, Microsoft) may store static data that may change across versions.

  3. Important Note:  Before running the upgrade, please make sure your WEB Server and SQL Agent is STOPPED.

 

Below is a summary of installation steps:

  1. Take a backup of the current installation directory in case you have custom reports, or a custom configuration.
  2. Take a backup of the database.
  3. Download the latest version of the software from our website. 
  4. Uninstall the old version from the workstation.
  5. Install the new version.
  6. Run the Link Database Utility and choose to "Upgrade".
  7. Apply the Upgrade Scripts. This needs to be done only ONCE.
  8. Apply steps 4 and 5 on all other workstations.
  9. The application is now ready to use.

Alternatively, use the utility named "Check for Updates - LinkSOFT"

 

Use the links below for a more detailed explanation on how to install LinkSOFT.

  1. System Requirements
  2. Link Software Installation
  3. LinkSOFT New/Demo Database
  4. Upgrading Link Database
  5. Implementation Check-list