Database Configuration

On the Database Configuration screen, type in the name of the SQL Server where you wish to install the K2 Database. You may test the connection, configure Authentication, and then click on Next to continue.

Note: If you’ve added Database Triggers to K2 tables in the K2 Database, ensure that the triggers are disabled when performing future upgrades. If they are not disabled during the upgrade process, errors appear in the K2 Update/Setup Manager.

SQL Server Connection Details
Server Name	Type in the name of the SQL Server where wish to install the K2 Database (if a named instance is to be used, please provide that named instance here i.e. Sqlserver\Instance)
Test	Use the Test Button to test the connection to the SQL Server
Authentication
Windows Authentication	Select this option if using Windows Authentication for connections to the SQL Server
SQL Authentication	Select this option if using SQL Authentication for connections to the SQL Server
User Name	Enter the required User Name if using SQL Authentication for connections to the SQL Server
Password	Enter the required Password if using SQL Authentication for connections to the SQL Server

If you make use of the SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn solution, be sure to point to the correct SQL Server Always on Listener/Instance.

For more information on this new comprehensive high availability and disaster recovery solution for SQL Server 2012, see the TechNet article AlwaysOn FAQ for SQL Server 2012 (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/gg508768.aspx)