3.3	Step 1: Configure the database backend

Set up the database backend on first launch of GFI EventsManager..

NOTE: If you opted to install Microsoft SQL Server during the GFI EventsManager installation, the database backend required by GFI EventsManager will be set up automatically. You are therefore not required to manually create the database backend.

Screenshot 6 - Database backend alert displayed on Quick Start Dialog

An alert will appear at the bottom of the Quick Start Dialog indicating that you are required to configure a Microsoft SQL Server database backend . Click on Click here… in the alert box to configure the Microsoft SQL backend database.

Screenshot 7 - Database Options - Change database tab

To configure the SQL Server and database backend details:

1. Specify the name/IP of your SQL Server.

2. Key in a name for your database backend (e.g. EventsManager).

3. Select the authentication method used to connect to the SQL Server. If SQL Server authentication is selected, specify the login username and password.

4. Click Advanced settings tab to select the language character and symbol support to be used.

5. Finalize configuration settings by clicking OK.