Install Guide

Gather Required Installation Information
Before installing Storage Manager components, print this page and record the following information.
Record Database Information
About this task
If you plan to use an SQL database, record database information that is needed for installation.
Item Write down your information
Database version
Name of server that hosts the database
Database server port
Database user name For security reasons, only record the database username in a
secure location.
Database password For security reasons, only record the database password in a
secure location.
Prepare the Database
If you plan to use an external database, prepare the database by performing the task that corresponds to your database type.
About this task
NOTE: If you want to store Data Collector data in the embedded database, skip this step.
Steps
● Prepare a Microsoft SQL Server Database
● Prepare a MySQL Database
Prepare a Microsoft SQL Server Database
Set up the Microsoft SQL Server database or Microsoft SQL Server Express database for the Data Collector.
Steps
1. If necessary, install the database software.
2. Make sure you have the credentials for a database administrator account with privileges equivalent to the default sa
account.
3. Configure the database for mixed-mode authentication (SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode).
4. Start the SQL Server Configuration Manager application.
5. Set the TCP/IP ports.
a. In the navigation pane, expand SQL Server Network Configuration.
b. Click Protocols for MSSQLSERVER or Protocols for SQLEXPRESS.
c. Right-click TCP/IP and select Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears.
d. Click the IP Addresses tab.
Planning and Preparation
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