Installation guide

4.3- Database Configuration
To take a backup or restore from a previous checkpoint, use database configuration option by selecting the
relevant database. The entire configuration of each Manager is stored in the database.
From Administration console, click Database and launch the ShareScan database configuration window.
4.3.1 - ShareScan database configuration
ShareScan database configuration allows selection of a different database. Use ShareScan database
configuration to detect and browse to any eCopy-enabled database.
The ShareScan agent and manager use SQL authentication when communicating with the ShareScan
database. The ShareScan database uses the default SQL TCP port (1433) for communication.
4.3.1.1 - ShareScan Database Configuration Settings
Settings Description
Server Name The Server name. Select a SQL server instance in the network for your connection. By
clicking the Server Name button you can detect eCopy-enabled SQL server instances.
User Name The user name.
Password The password.
Time-Out Connection timeout in seconds, indicating the amount of time required to wait before the
application can give up when connecting to the database. The default value is 30
seconds.
OK Saves the changed data. The database connection string in the registry is set with the
new SQL server details and the Administration Console will always connect to the new
one.
Cancel Cancels the configuration and closes the dialog.
4.4- Backing up the database
You can quickly perform a complete backup of the current configuration and also be able to restore the
configuration from an existing checkpoint.
Enter the following connection and location information for your backup:
4.4.1 - ShareScan database backup settings
Settings Description
Action Choose Backup.
Data source The data source is displayed.