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S
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NSTALLATION
The SFVRA-CFG consists of two components: the SFVRA-CFG Database that uses either MS SQL
Server or MS Access; and the SFVRA-CFG application, which is the user interface to the database.
You also need an Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) software driver to connect these two
components.
This chapter provides instructions for installing the SFVRA-CFG system, and we also include
instructions for
CFG user documentation.
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SFVRA-CFG S
NSTALLING THE
As noted above, the SFVRA-CFG can operate with one of two databases: The
Access. Installation instructions vary depending on the intended database. Instructions for each
method follow.
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W
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NSTALLING
HEN
When Using MS SQL Server as a database, you must perform the following steps to install the
SFVRA-CFG system.
1.
Install the MS SQL Server
2.
Install the ODBC Driver Pack 3.0
3.
Install the SFVRA-CFG Software
4.
Install the SFVRA-CFG Database
The following sections include instructions for performing each step.
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MS SQL S
NSTALLING THE
Install the SQL Server according to the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that the MS SQL Server
Service is running from the Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft SQL Server 6.5. Select SQL Service
Manager and verify that the MS SQL Server Service is running. If it is not, select to start the service.
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ODBC D
NSTALLING THE
The ODBC hides the type of server, the location of the server, and the network protocol used to
access the server from the application. This is an important feature; it gives the administrator the
ability to control exactly how the database is being used. DBMS vendors usually provide ODBC
installing the Adobe Acrobat
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Reader. You will need this reader to view the SFVRA-
MS SQL Server
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