Installing MS SQL Server for License Metric Tool on Windows (disconnected scenario)
License Metric Tool that is installed on Windows requires MS SQL Server as a database. However, the software is not delivered as part of License Metric Tool. Ensure that you install MS SQL Server before you proceed with the installation of the License Metric Tool server.
Before you begin
- Ensure that the MS SQL Server that you install meets all requirements. For more information, see: MS SQL Server.
- The database can be installed on the same computer as the License Metric Tool server or on a separate Windows computer. Installation of MS SQL Server that is used for License Metric Tool is not supported on Linux.
Procedure
For instructions on installing SQL Server, see: SQL Server installation.
What to do next
Configuring SQL Server Express
If you use the SQL Server Express Edition, you need to complete post-installation configuration.