This topic includes information about setting up a shared fabric database. For details, expand the following:
Overview
This diagram gives an overview of how the shared fabric database is distributed to the client workstations.
Database Setup Notes
Typically, a database administrator creates the database, configures it, and sets up the user accounts. The administrator, in accordance with the company policy, should set up a either a separate account for each user, or a single account for all users.
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Users (of DB Admin, Lotta, and VStitcher) all need read/write access.
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Our applications use standard SQL server ports. There are no special port requirements.
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No special database tools are required.
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Database size growth is linear relative to the number of fabrics.
Setting Up the MS SQL Server
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Download the script to populate the database.
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Run the script in the MS SQL server.
Setting Up a Windows Client Workstation
To set up a Windows client workstation:
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Open whichever application - VStitcher or Lotta - you want to set up.
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On the Main menu, click Edit, then Database Connection. The Database Connection dialog box is displayed.
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Select SQL Server.
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In Server Name, click , then click Browse for more.
The drop-down is populated with database server locations.
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In Server Name, click , then click the server.
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In Database, type in the name of the database.
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If not already selected, select Trusted Connection if you are using Windows authentication. Otherwise, type in the User Name and Password.
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Click Test Connection.
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If the test is successful, click OK.
Setting Up a Mac Client Workstation
To set up a Mac client workstation:
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Open whichever application - VStitcher or Lotta - you want to set up.
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On the Main menu, click Lotta/VStitcher, then Database Connection. The Database Connection dialog box is displayed.
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In Server Name, type in <server IP address>,<port number>.
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In Database, type in the name of the database.
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Clear Trusted Connection.
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Type in the User Name and Password.
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Click Test Connection.
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If the test is successful, click OK.
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