Configuring database connection strings
Before installing the Content Manager software, you need to configure the connection between the application server and the Content Manager database. The connection is defined with a database connection string.
The topics in this section explain in detail the tasks involved in configuring connection strings.
The following steps summarize the process in the order the tasks must be performed:
- Create the connection string according to the requirements for the type of database you are using, that is, for Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle.
- If using an Oracle database, update the tnsnames.ora file.
- Add the connection string to the inputparameter.xml file.
The final step is part of the broader task of editing the inputparameter.xml file. The next topic in this section provides the details on this file. Once that is done, you are ready to run the Content Manager InstallTool. After completing the installation process, the system adds the connection string to the connect setting in the server's registry.