Sam Sirius 830, Installation And Quick Start Manual

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Sirius 830 Installation Manual www.s-a-m.com Workbench
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11.2.1 Create a New Blank Workbench Database
To create a new Workbench Database:
1. Expand the Workbench Database section.
2. Click on the words:
Click here to create databases and permissions .
A command window displays briefly and connects to the database.
3. From the Install Helper, click the Refresh button.
The Workbench Database displays green (installed correctly).
11.2.2 Connect to an Existing Workbench Database
If an existing Workbench database is available, provide the file path, and login credentials:
1. Expand the Workbench Database section. Click on the words:
Click here to alter database connection settings .
The Connection String Editor dialog box displays.
2. Either, type the server details, or edit the Database Connection String.
3. If using a mirrored server, enter Failover Partner backup server details. These details
may be added later. See the Workbench user manual for details.
4. Click OK .
5. From the Install Helper, click the Refresh button.
The Workbench Database displays green (installed correctly).
Note:
Remember all of the Workbench and LiveRunner clients on the system need to be
associated with the database location and this includes Workbench and LiveRunner on the
Door PC.
Fig 37. Workbench Database Connection Settings
Note:
The Server Name can be an IP address or a name. When using SQL Express (the default
for a standalone PC) the Server Name must also contain an SQL instance name at the
end. For example, the default server name is typically “localhost\SQLEXPRESS”