Cisco Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) Version 15 Installation Guide
Installing a new database
If no existing Cisco TMS database connection is found, the installer looks for an SQL installation on the local
server:
server:
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If an SQL installation is found, enter a username and password to connect to that server so that the installer
can create a new Cisco TMS database.
can create a new Cisco TMS database.
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If no local SQL server is found, a local copy of SQL Server 2008 Express Edition will be installed and a new
Cisco TMS database is created:
Cisco TMS database is created:
a. When prompted, enter a password to set for the sa (administrator) account for the new SQL Server
installation. You must use a strong password for the SQL installation.
Be sure to make a note of this password somewhere secure because it is required for future upgrades
and Cisco TMS maintenance.
Be sure to make a note of this password somewhere secure because it is required for future upgrades
and Cisco TMS maintenance.
b. Click Next to proceed with the installation.
Upgrading an existing database
If an existing database connection is found, the specified SQL Server will be used. When prompted, enter the
username and password to connect to that SQL server and click Next.
username and password to connect to that SQL server and click Next.
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Click Yes to upgrade the existing database to the current version and retain the existing information.
We recommend that you back up the database before it is upgraded. To perform the backup:
We recommend that you back up the database before it is upgraded. To perform the backup:
a. Enter a path for the backup file and filename, or click Browse to navigate to a folder. The backup is
done on the SQL Server itself, so these values are local to the SQL Server.
b. Click Backup to start the backup.
c. When the backup is complete (this may take several minutes), click Next.
c. When the backup is complete (this may take several minutes), click Next.
To skip the optional backup, click Next.
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If clicking No, you must proceed to stop the installer and manually remove the database if you wish to use
the same SQL Server, before you can install a new Cisco TMS database.
the same SQL Server, before you can install a new Cisco TMS database.
Activating and pre-configuring the installation
1. The
Release and Option Keys
dialog is now displayed and any existing keys are shown if upgrading.
Enter the key(s) to enable additional systems, extensions, or features. A new release key is also required
when upgrading to a new major release. The release key must be entered before adding option keys,
which are validated as they are added.
when upgrading to a new major release. The release key must be entered before adding option keys,
which are validated as they are added.
Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Installation and Upgrade Guide (14.3.1)
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Installing or upgrading Cisco TMS