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SnapCenter Software 5.0

Install SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server

Contributors netapp-ivanad netapp-mdavidson
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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

  1. In the left pane, click Settings > Credentials > New.

  2. 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

  1. In the SnapCenter GUI left pane, click Hosts > Managed Hosts > Add.

  2. In the Hosts page of the wizard, perform the following:

    1. Host Type: Select Windows host type.

    2. Host name: Use the SQL host or specify the FQDN of a dedicated Windows host.

    3. Credentials: Select the valid credential name of the host that you created or create new credentials.

  3. In the Select Plug-ins to Install section, select Microsoft SQL Server.

  4. Click More Options to specify the following details:

    1. Port: Either retain the default port number or specify the port number.

    2. Installation Path: The default path is C:\Program Files\NetApp\SnapCenter. You can optionally customize the path.

    3. Add all hosts in the cluster: Select this check box if you are using SQL in WSFC.

    4. 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.

  5. Click Submit.