BES 6.0 - installing the console (new install of environment)

Usage and Config Platform
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(imported topic written by matthew76_uk91)

Hi,

I have a few questions regarding the installation of the bigfix console.

On 32bit OS, I notice that on a normal install that a DSN is created that points to the BES server, this server does not run a SQL database. Instead i create a different DSN (bes_bfEnterprise) pointing to the actual SQL server and it seems to work ok. Is this normal behaviour? Should i infact be pointing the console to the BES server for the DSN? How do i get this to work?

On XP 64bit, the extra DSN is not created. I create a new DSN pointing to the proper SQL server using SQL auth, when i fire up the console it does not allow me to enter a password? I assume it is trying to use integrated/domain auth - the DSN is using SQL auth. Could someone explain what is happening here?

On Vista 64bit, the extra DSN is not created. I create a new DSN pointing to the proper SQL server using SQL auth, when i fire up the console it does not show the correct DSN? In fact it is showing “EnterpriseServer” which does not even exist (bes_EnterpriseServer).

It would be great if someone could answer the questions above.

Regards

Matthew

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(imported comment written by BenKus)

Hi Matthew,

When you intall the BES Server, you should be prompted to install a local or remote database. If, for whatever reason, you need to adjust the bes_bfenterprise ODBC values like you did, it should work fine as long as it points to the database properly.

If you are using SQL Server Authentication, the BES Console should prompt you for the password. Make sure your ODBC name starts with “bes_”. You probably should email a screenshot of the problem to our support and they can help you.

The “bes_” is stripped from the name when it is put in the list so you should pick the “EnterpriseServer” option.

Ben

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(imported comment written by SystemAdmin)

Is there any way to configure the DSN as part of a console silent install?