SQL Server database support
This topic lists the supported versions of Microsoft SQL Server database and BMC recommendations for using the SQL Server database with BMC Decision Support for Server Automation.
Supported databases
The following SQL Server databases are supported for use with BMC Decision Support for Server Automation:
- SQL Server 2014 Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition (EE, SE)
- SQL Server 2012 R2 (EE, SE)
- SQL Server 2012 Cluster (EE, SE)
- SQL Server 2012 (EE, SE)
- SQL Server 2008 R2 Cluster (EE, SE)
- SQL Server 2008 R2 (EE, SE)
- SQL Server 2008 (EE, SE)
- SQL Server 2008 (EE, SE)
BMC recommendations
BMC recommends that you use the Enterprise Edition of SQL Server databases. While the product is designed to work with the Standard Edition of these databases, the Enterprise Edition offers better performance when managing large data volumes. Best practice recommendations for data warehousing also include the use of capabilities that are available in Enterprise Editions.
Other requirements
The following table shows the supported operating system and SQL Server database installation combinations.
Database | Platform support |
---|---|
SQL Server | Microsoft Windows |
In addition, you need Bulk Copy Program (BCP), the database client software, on the reports server. To install BCP, run an SQL Server installable and choose the Client Tools Connectivity and Management Tools - Complete options during the installation.
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