Database Installation and Configuration

The Database Installation and Configuration wizard is run at the end of adTempus installation and can also be run directly by selecting the Database Configuration Wizard from the adTempus group on the Windows Start menu.

Overview

Each instance of the adTempus service (including Agent installations) requires its own database in which to store data.

By default adTempus will install and use a SQL Server Express database. This database is included at no cost to you and does not require you to do any database configuration or management. This is the recommended configuration for most users.

You may also choose to use your own SQL Server instance to host the adTempus database.

See the Database Selection topic for more information on choosing a database.

Even if an instance of SQL Server Express has already been installed on the computer by another application, you should allow adTempus to install its own instance so that the applications do not interfere with each other.

Configuration Process for New Installation

For a new adTempus installation, the Database Installation and Configuration wizard will be presented after software installation is complete. The following database options are available:

• Use SQL Server Express. As discussed in the Database Selection topic, this is the recommended option. This option will not be available if you did not choose to install SQL Server Express during adTempus installation. In this case you can rerun adTempus setup and choose the option to install SQL Server Express.
• Use an existing SQL Server instance. Choose this option to use your own instance of SQL Server.

Configuration Process for Upgrade

If you are upgrading from an earlier version of adTempus, the Database Wizard will allow you to review your current database settings and will upgrade your database if necessary.