13. When prompted to select a database type for experiment storage, you
may connect to a network database, or create and connect to a local
database. If the software detects that a local database is already present,
a third option will be available to connect to the detected local
database. If you choose to create a local database, the Microsoft SQL
server desktop engine database will be installed, providing 2 GB of
storage. If you are unsure which database type to select, consult with
your Information Technology department. Click
Next once a database
type is selected.
14. Depending on the database option selected, one of the following
windows will appear. Complete the appropriate fields, either entering
the database user ID and password for the selected network database, or
assigning a database password for the local database. If you are unsure
about database type, alias, user ID, and/or password fields, consult with
your Information Technology department. The database alias field can
be left blank when creating a local database if you do not wish to assign
an alias name. Click
Next once the appropriate fields are populated.
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