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Gather Database Information

Configuring a single SQL Server database to function as a policy store or any other type of SiteMinder data store requires specific database information.

Note: Information prefixed with (W) indicates that the information is only required if the Policy Server is installed on a Windows system; (U) indicates that the information is only required if the Policy Server is installed on a UNIX system. Different information is required when configuring the SQL Server data source.

Gather the following information before configuring the policy store or any other type of SiteMinder data store. You can use the SQL Server Information Worksheet to record your values.

Note: Policy and data store worksheets are provided to help you gather and record information before configuring or upgrading a SiteMinder data store. You can print the applicable worksheet and use it to record required information before beginning.

• Database instance name —Determine the name of the database instance that is to function as the policy store or data store.
• Administrative account —Determine the user name of an account with privileges to create, read, modify, and delete objects in the database.
• Administrative Password —Determine the password for the Administrative account.
• (W) Data source name —Determine the name you will use to identify the data source.

  Example: SM SQL Server Wire DS.

• (W) SQL Server name —Determine the name of the SQL Server database that contains the instance that is to function as the policy store.
• (U) Policy Server root —Determine the explicit path to where the Policy Server is installed.
• (U) IP Address —Determine the IP Address of the SQL Server database.