Set up the Patch Manager database
Complete the following checklist for the Patch Manager database. This checklist helps you:
- Determine the SQL database that meets your deployment requirements.
- Gather the information required to set up and configure the database.
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1. Choose a database option |
Patch Manager supports the following Microsoft SQL Server databases:
If you choose SQL Server Express, the database is installed on the Patch Manager server during the installation. No additional configuration is required. SQL Server Express has a 10 GB storage limit and supports a PM250 license for up to 100 managed computers. If you exceed the storage limit, you must migrate your database to a remote SQL server. If you choose SQL Server Standard or Enterprise Edition, install the database on a separate server prior to installing Patch Manager. SolarWinds recommends this option to prevent a single point of failure. |
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2. Set up the database server (Standard and Enterprise Edition only) |
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3. Gather the database credentials (Standard and Enterprise Edition only) |
Make sure you have all account credentials, SQL database credentials, your SolarWinds account, and local admin server credentials. This includes:
The local administrator account is not the same as a domain account with local admin rights. A domain account is subject to your domain group policies. |