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Scanned File and NIST Databases

The FSA uses a scanned file database to track the status of each file in a scanning job. It can optionally use a NIST database to identify files that do not need scanning.

The scanned file database and the NIST database both use SQL Server. Therefore, the FSA must have access to either a local or remote SQL Server instance. This SQL Server instance must already be installed before you install the FSA.

Scanned File database

The FSA supports SQL Server 2008 and 2012.

The FSA installation wizard prompts you for the database host server and an existing SQL Server login.

NIST database (optional)

The NIST database supports SQL Server 2008 and 2012.

You must manually attach the NIST database to a SQL Server before installing the FSA. The FSA installation wizard prompts you for the SQL Server hosting the NIST database.

Note: Do not confuse these DBMS requirements with the databases that can be scanned by the FSA.

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FSA Terminology

Database Scans