Decide on a Local or Remote SQL Database (Vault Collaboration and Professional Only)

 
 
 

Before you install the server:

Use a local or remote SQL database(Vault Collaboration and Vault Professional Only)?

Local SQL Database

By default, the server installer is configured to use a local database. If a compatible local SQL instance named 'AUTODESKVAULT' is detected, the server connects to the existing database. You are prompted to migrate the existing database once the installation is complete. If a local SQL instance named 'AUTODESKVAULT' is not detected or if the local instance is not compatible, then Microsoft SQL Express 2008 SP2 is installed.

Remote SQL Database (Collaboration and Professional Only)

Reasons to use the remote SQL database configuration:

  • Performance improvements for single site environments.
  • Multiple site or connected workgroup environments. When setting up a second or subsequent site in a multi-site environment, a remote SQL instance named 'AUTODESKVAULT' must be available. The sites connect to the remote SQL instance.
    NoteFor more information on setting up an environment comprised of more than one site, see What is a Multi-Site Environment?.
Use a Local Database
Use a Remote database (Vault Collaboration and Vault Professional Only)