Install SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Provides a condensed set of install instructions for the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server.
Step 1: Set up Run As Credentials to install the Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
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In the left pane, click Settings > Credentials > New.
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Enter the credentials.
For a built-in domain admin username format, use: NetBIOS\<username> or <username>@<domain> or <DomainFQDN>\<username>.
For a built-in local admin username format, use <username>.
Step 2: Add a host and install the Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
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In the SnapCenter GUI left pane, click Hosts > Managed Hosts > Add.
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In the Hosts page of the wizard, perform the following:
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Host Type: Select Windows host type.
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Host name: Use the SQL host or specify the FQDN of a dedicated Windows host.
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Credentials: Select the valid credential name of the host that you created or create new credentials.
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In the Select Plug-ins to Install section, select Microsoft SQL Server.
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Click More Options to specify the following details:
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Port: Either retain the default port number or specify the port number.
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Installation Path: The default path is C:\Program Files\NetApp\SnapCenter. You can optionally customize the path.
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Add all hosts in the cluster: Select this check box if you are using SQL in WSFC.
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Skip preinstall checks: Select this check box if you already installed the plug-ins manually or you do not want to validate whether the host meets the requirements for installing the plug-in.
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Click Submit.