Connecting Client RedBeam Application to Existing SQL Database
Application: General
Area: SQL Server
Issue: Attaching RedBeam Database to an Existing SQL Server
Generally Caused By: Customer wanting to use their existing SQL Server
Level of Complexity: Medium
Step 1
Install and launch the RedBeam application on a client machine.
Step 2
Upon launch, the application will ask “Will the data be stored on this machine”. Select No.
Step 3
You will be asked to enter the user ID (SA) and password for your SQL Server.
Step 4
Next click the Server tab.
Step 5
Select Use a SQL Server not installed by this application check box at the bottom of the screen.
Step 6
If your server does not not display, you may enter the server name or IP address if known, followed by the credentials for the ‘sa’ account.
Step 7
When done, click OK. The application will launch and you will be connected to your main server database. If connection is not successful, proceed to Step 16.
Step 8
Please contact RedBeam Technical Support by dialing 1-877-373-0390 and selecting option 2.