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  • Crows Nest utilizes Microsoft SQL Server for data storage.

  • SQL Server Express is free from Microsoft and recommended. Database size is limited to 10 GB, which has been adequate for all customers to date.

  • Other paid versions of MS SQL Server are also supported (version 2008 and later).

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Microsoft SQL resources

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Configuration requirements

Server Authentication

SQL Server uses three ways to authenticate user access:

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Crows Nest requires Mixed Mode Authentication.

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Windows Account Permission

To use the Crows Nest DB Utility application to create or update databases, you must be logged into the server using a Windows account that has been granted 'sysadmin' permissions to the SQL Server instance.

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For administrators familiar with SQL Server with specific security configuration needs, it is possible to configure permissions separately through the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) application.

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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

SSMS is an interface to the database server. Use it to troubleshoot connectivity issues, and to manage your database (advanced users).

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If using an Express version of SQL Server, download the option titled "... with Advanced Services" which includes SSMS. Download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

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