Network Management

Cannot create database in Configuration Wizard when installing Orion modules

Cannot proceed in creating a database during fresh installation

First published date

10/15/2018 2:08 PM

Last published date

9/25/2020 5:08 PM

Overview

Unable to create DB when using Configuration Wizard during installation process of Orion Modules

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Cause

Lack of permission to access the SQL server.

Resolution

Resolution 1
  1. Login to the server as a local administrator.
  2. Run Configuration Wizard as admin.
  3. Use the SA account for SQL server.
Resolution 2
  1. Open your SQL Server then use SSMS.
  2. On your SSMS login to the credentials that is the same with the configuration wizard.
  3. Upon logging in, Go to the databases then click on new DB.
  4. Try to create a blank DB then see if it will push through.
  5. After creating the blank DB, run the configuration wizard and point it to the new Blank DB.
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