FMS install to new machine

[Paul_Don]

Hi, we have a test FMS setup for training and the team that delivers the training are getting new laptops and need fms installing. How do I tell where the current installation is looking for it's database info. Basically, I can install FMS okay, but I don't know where the database is held.

I can see the connect.ini but I don't know any more than that.

Thanks

[theeggmaster]

Take a look at the FMSconnect.ini in the FMSSQL folder within SIMS.

[Paul_Don]

It just shows

Server=(local)\sims2012

database=fms

 

So, does that mean that it's all currently installed on the local pc. It is just on this pc for training purposes, so no live data.

[theeggmaster]

Yes, that looks to be the case. On my FMSconnect.ini, it has our server name instead of (local).

[Banjo]

Hi, we have a test FMS setup for training and the team that delivers the training are getting new laptops and need fms installing. How do I tell where the current installation is looking for it's database info. Basically, I can install FMS okay, but I don't know where the database is held.

I can see the connect.ini but I don't know any more than that.

Thanks

 

If you are training team (School Support) then you will have paid Capita for you license and support for this product including new installations. Most likely you will need to install SQL on the new laptops and attach the DB's to them.