How to install SQL Secure

This procedure guides you through a typical install of SQL Secure. A typical install sets up all SQL Secure components on the same computer. Use this procedure for first-time installs and evaluation installs.

Before you begin the installation process, ensure you review the product requirements.

Start the setup program

You can install SQL Secure on any computer that meets or exceeds the product requirements.

To start installing SQL Secure:

1. Log on with an administrator account to the computer on which you want to install SQL Secure.
2. Close all open applications.
3. Run Setup.exe in the root of the installation kit.
4. Click All Components on the Idera SQL Secure Quick Start window.
5. On the Welcome window of the setup program, click Next.
6. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.

Choose where you want to install SQL Secure and who should use the product on this computer

You can use the default install location or specify a different location. For your first install, we recommend using the default location.

To choose a different location:

• Click Change to navigate to the location you want to use, and then click Next.

To restrict access:

• Choose whether you want any user or only the current user to access this application, and then click Next.

Choose the type of install you want to perform

For your first install, we recommend using the Typical setup type. This type ensures you install and configure all required SQL Secure components, so you can immediately begin using SQL Secure in your environment.

Click Typical, and then click Next.

Choose which SQL Server instance you want to host the Repository database

You can use a SQL Server instance installed locally on this computer.

SQL Secure can connect to the selected SQL Server instance using the credentials of your current Windows logon account or a SQL Server login. For your first install, we recommend using your current logon account credentials.

To choose a different instance:

1. Click Browse to select the SQL Server instance you want to use. The Select SQL Server window lists all available instances in your current domain and other trusted domains. If you do not see your SQL Server instance in the list , enter the host name and instance in the space provided.
2. Click OK.
3. Click Next.

To specify a SQL Server login:

1. Click Use Microsoft SQL Server authentication, and then click Change.
2. Specify the credentials of a login with sysadmin privileges on that instance, and then click OK. By default, SQL Secure uses your Windows credentials when connecting to the Repository.
3. Click Next.

Complete the install

Indicate that you are ready to complete your install and apply the configurations you specified. After install is complete, you can start the Management Console to immediately begin experiencing the benefits SQL Secure provides.

To complete your install:

1. Click Install.
2. Click Finish.

 

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