Change Database

Written By Marissa Fegan (Super Administrator)

Updated at July 16th, 2020

Prior to making any changes, back up the current database. Refer to Related Articles for details.

Moving to an External SQL Database from an Internal Database:

  1. Select Site Properties in the VIPRE Console
  2. Go to Advanced Settings and select "Configure"
  3. Select the "Use a Microsoft SQL Database..." Option
  4. Provide the SQL server name, database name, Authentication type, and proper credentials
  5. Click Test (If the database doesn't exist, you will be prompted to create it)
  6. Select OK to start the "Migration Wizard"
  7. After the Migration completes (If Applicable), select OK to return to the Site Manager


Moving to an Internal Database from an External SQL Database:

  1. Select Site Properties in the VIPRE Business Console
  2. Go to Advanced Settings and select "Configure"
  3. Select the "Use built-in database" Option
  4. Select OK to start the Migration Wizard
  5. After the Migration completes, select "OK" to return to the Site Manager