21.0 SQL Database Connection

Filr uses the SQL database for storing file and folder, and user and group metadata. You can change any of the fields in this dialog to match corresponding changes to the database server.

Path: Port 9443 Appliance Console Configuration icon > Database

Best Practice: Plan your SQL database configuration in advance and use the following worksheets when working in this dialog:

Worksheet 23 - SQL Database

Table 21-1 Using the Database Connection dialog

Field, Option, or Button	Information and/or Action
Database Connection dialog	Worksheet 23 - SQL Database Connection
Database Type:	Select the appropriate option for the database server. MariaDB or MySQL: Select MySQL Microsoft SQL Server: Select MS SQL Server
Host Name or IP Address:	The DNS host name or IP address of your SQL server.
Port:	The port used for communications with Filr. The standard port for the database type is automatically selected.
User Name:	The user id that Filr uses to log in to the database server.
User Password:	The password for the User Name.
Encrypt Database Communication:	Select this option to encrypt data communication from the Filr server to the database server. For more information, see Database Communication Encryption in the Filr 3.4: Maintenance Best Practices Guide.
OK button	Click this to save your changes. Then click Reconfigure Filr Server so that the changes are used by Filr.
Cancel button	Click this to cancel the changes you have made.