IT Consultant & Dealers: EzSeries Install or Update EzServer, EzDent-i and Ez3D-i to Latest Version

Before updating to latest version of EzSeries Suite, there are a few things that you will want your IT consultant to do first. Please ensure this process is handled by a certified IT consultant to handle all aspects of the upgrade process, due to the nature of the process handling PHI and HIPAA guidelines only Certified IT consultants will be supported. 

VATECH Support can assist with EzSeries software installation and troubleshooting; however, responsibility for database backups, data integrity, and recovery remains with the customer's IT provider. Failure to create a verified backup before upgrading may result in data loss that cannot be recovered.

1.) Backing up the database.
 

If updating to a newer version of EzServer for an existiting database please have IT complete a full backup and verify before continuing. 

 Backup Documentation Guide located here
 

2.) Download Installation Files:
 

New Version support list: Must update all software to matching versions as follows or newer* on Server Location (Where database is installed), Capture PC, and All Workstations.

Download:  EzSeries EzDent-i Installation Files
                     Implant Library

EzSeries 6.2.3 - V3.5.3 Installation Package

3.) Installation or Update EzServer

Update Existing Database: 

To update the current version of EzServer which can be found in Add & Remove Programs,

• Please run EzServer Installation Version laddering the version up as follows: 
• Download & Run the installation file as Admin until reaching the current version. 

Update Version Steps: 

Version 5.5.3 to  6.2.3
Version 5.3.3 to  5.5.3 
Version 5.1.1 to  5.3.3
Version 4.1.0 to  5.1.1
Version 3.0.8 to 4.1.0
Version 2.3.4 to 3.0.8
Versions before 2.3.4 they must update to 2.3.4.


 

Installing NEW EzServer: Installing EzServer for new users having no existing Database. 
 

• Locate the downloaded EzServer installation files from step 2.; including ImplantData and Consult video installation packages.
• Please run EzServer Installation or updates on Local ADMIN account with full permissions
• Reboot once the update is completed and you are prompted. 

Consult Data & Implant Database: 

• Once the EzServer has been Updated or Installed Install ConsultData - EzServer Location
• Install Implant Library - EzServer location 
   

4.) Updating or Installing EzDent-i
 

New Installations: To update the EzDenti on the Capture PC* and Workstations*:

• Locate the downloaded EzDent-i  installation files
• New Install: You will be prompted to install fresh, select next all the way through.
  Existing/Updating: You will then be prompted to update version, click OK and next all the way through.
• When prompted to select the installation type you will choose the following: Workstation or Console (Capture PC) select the proper type based on the station you are on.
  Note: All stations OTHER than the Capture PC are considered 'Workstation' type.
• Example Installation Video: Note for updating  you will follow the same guide but will be prompted to 'update' instead of fresh installation.
  
  

5.)  Updating or Installing Ez3D-i 
 

To Install or update the Ez3Di on the Capture PC* and Workstations*:

• Locate the downloaded Ez3D-i  installation files 
• New Install: You will be prompted to install fresh, select next all the way through.
  Existing/Updating: You will then be prompted to update version, click OK and next all the way through.
• Example Installation Video: Note for updating  you will follow the same guide but will be prompted to 'update' instead of fresh installation.
  
  

Install Davis Tool kit 

Check Device manager GPU version: 

If the system is equipped with an RTX 50xx series graphics card, please install the CPU Mode version.
Download: Davis ToolKit For 3D 2.2.17.4 CPU
If the system is equipped with an RTX 30xx or RTX 40xx series graphics card, please install the GPU Mode version.
Download: Davis ToolKit For 3D 2.2.17.4 GPU
 

• Locate the downloaded EzServer installation files from step 2.; including ImplantData and Consult video installation packages.
• Please run Davis Toolkit Installation or updates on Local ADMIN account with full permissions
   

6.) Connecting to the server
 

When installing EzDent-i and Ez3D-i for the first time on each PC*  you will be prompted to select the quick settings as shown below. This will occur on every new PC.


 

Selecting the Database Location:

• Click Search to locate the IP address.
  
  -If the data base is local select 127.0.0.1
  -If the data base is remote select the IP from the list.
  
  
   
• Click OK to save.

Optional Additional Settings:

• Leave the Settings Location as 'Local', Do not use 'Server' as it will result in errors if you use it.
• Change the Teeth Code from FDI to Universal System
• Save options can be selected for user preference but Vatech recommends to set all options to 'Auto Db Save'
  
  
   
• Click OK to save.
   

7.) Ezseries Activation process: 

    Activation of Static or Floating License for EzSeries: 

• Activate Floating Licesnse System:  Floating Licesnse System Activation Guide. 
• Activate Floating License System:  Static Licesnse System Activation Guide.
  
  

    For installations using Static License: 
 

• Activate Static Licesnse System:  Static Licesnse System Activation Guide. 
  
  
   

Important Notice: Its is highly recommended to deploy the following IT Antivirus and Firewall Port setting exclusions: 

A.) Firewall Programs and Port Numbers
B.) Antivirus Exclusions