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Creating a Local Database
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Security on the local database is completely controlled by the security measures provided by the
PC’s operating system. Consequently, users should consider local databases unsecure and the
data contained within them available to any user of the PC.
Creating a Local Database
You can create a local database on any local drive accessible to your workstation.
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Local databases cannot be locked, and anyone who starts up the workstation can log in to the
local database, unless you protect the database using the security features of the workstation’s
operating system.
To create a local database:
1. Double-click the iNEWS icon on the desktop.
The Server Connection (standard log in) dialog box opens.
2. Click New.
The Specify New Local Database dialog box opens.
3. Do one of the following: