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First sign-in

Authentication methods

In solo mode this section does not apply: the database is a file on the same machine, so there is no server sign-in. In network mode Vehistra knows two ways:

  • Windows authentication – the workstations sign in with the Windows account. No additional passwords are needed and nothing is stored on the workstation. This is the recommended route inside a company network.
  • SQL authentication – a dedicated database account. The password is stored on the workstation encrypted with Windows DPAPI.

Independently of that, every employee signs in to the program with their Vehistra account. The two levels are separate: one governs access to the database, the other the permissions inside the program.

The first administrator account

The first account is created in step 10 of the server setup. It has full rights. Note the password somewhere safe – without this account nobody can reach the administration.

Create a second administrator account early. If the first one is lost, that is the simplest way back.

After the first sign-in

  1. Create further accounts and assign roles – see Users and permissions.
  2. Review status values, categories and warning levels – see Settings and catalogs.
  3. Record or import vehicles and drivers – see Vehicles and drivers and Reports and export.

Passwords

Passwords are stored with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 and 210,000 iterations. There is no reset by email – an administrator resets a forgotten password in the user administration.