Product manual

GFI EventsManager 14 Database Maintenance | 249
3. From the Configure file storage dialog, click Switch server. This opens the Switch Database Server
dialog.
4. In the Server hostname text box, key in the Computer Name or IP address of the database
machine. Click OK.
5. Click Apply and OK.
Switching databases from the dashboard
The General dashboard view enables you to switch to a different database without having to access
the configuration tab. This is useful when comparing event logs or assessing the overall status of
events management within your environment.
To switch to a different database from the dashboard:
1. Click Status > General.
Screenshot 203: Switch between databases from the dashboard
2. From the GFI EventsManager Service Status section, click Database server is running.
3. From the Configure file storage dialog, click Switch server and key in the database server Name or
IP address. Click OK.
4. Click Apply and OK.