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Database - Stop using a database
When you do not want to store data in the database you can instruct the MonitorMagic service to
stop using the database. Open the Network view window and browse to find the computer
running the MonitorMagic service. Right click the computer name and select the menu option
Configure service. In the configuration window, select the advanced tab, and click the button
Configure database. Select tab Manage database. Press the Stop button and follow the
instructions. Note that MonitorMagic will not delete any system data source created to access the
database.
See also:
Database - Introduction
Database - System Data Sources
MonitorMagic uses a system data source to access the MonitorMagic database. The system
data source is a set of instructions specifying how to access and connect to a specific database
(data source). The system data source contains information like the type of database, the
ODBC driver that must be used to access the data source, information how to log on to the
database and so on.
The MonitorMagic service uses the system data source to access the database. Therefore, the
system data source must be configured on the computer running the MonitorMagic service. The
MonitorMagic client application does not use the system data source. Instead, the MonitorMagic
clients always accesses the MonitorMagic service to obtain database information. So you do not
need a system data source for the MonitorMagic client application.
MonitorMagic is able to manage the system data source used by the MonitorMagic service. You
can also manage the system data source by using the operating system software. You can do
this to see the configuration and test the system data source.
The software to access the system data source is similar on the operating systems Windows NT
4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP. On Windows 2000, you select Start, Programs,
Administrative Tools, Data source (ODBC). On Windows NT 4.0 you use the Control Panel to
access the application to manage data sources.
See also:
Database - Introduction
Database - Troubleshooting
When you experience any problems using a database with MonitorMagic, you can use the
following checklist to locate the problem an try to solve it.
Check if MonitorMagic is configured to use the database. See Database - Viewing the
database status for more information.
Check the ODBC data source. Confirm that the database type is correct and that the
database exists. See Database - system data sources for more information.
Check the MonitorMagic service application log for problem related to database usage.
See also:
Database - Introduction
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