Source Database
Updated in 2021.2
Specify the source database—the
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Specify the SQL Server that hosts your existing production database. This database is referred to as "source database."
NOTE: If your SQL Server is configured to accept connections on a non-standard port, add this port number after the server name, separating them with a comma; for example:
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Provide the credentials with the 'sysadmin' fixed server role. These credentials will only be used for upgrading the database and will not be stored.
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To log in using your Windows account, choose Windows Authentication. You are not required to type in a login and password.
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To use your SQL Server account, choose SQL Server Authentication and enter your SQL login name and password.
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Select the name of the source database from the drop-down list.
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Click Next.