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ajohnson · **installing BES 4.0 with SQL server -** 06-02-2006, 04:00 PM

Couple of installation questions

1. Does the SQL server have to be on a sepreate box from the BES or can it be located within a virtual machine on the same machine as the BES?

2. I've heard that you can use MSDE instead of SQL server, again, does this have to be on a sepreate machine (box) or can it be on the same one?

Thanks for any inisght people may give me.

d_fisher · 06-02-2006, 04:15 PM

SQL is recommended to be on a seperate box, but not required.
MSDE will install locally with BES if selected.

ajohnson · 06-02-2006, 05:07 PM

What is the reasoning behind the recommendation of the SQL Sever being on another box??

acnst · 06-02-2006, 05:20 PM

It is the workload that the SQL server can produce. How many users are you going to have on your BES?

ajohnson · 06-02-2006, 05:20 PM

Users? No more than 4....if that many.

bigmojo · 06-02-2006, 10:12 PM

If that is all then do the MSDE on the local box.

ajohnson · 06-05-2006, 10:02 AM

So, to ask the question again, which is the better configuration for less headaches for users less than 4:

1. SQL Server on the same machine.
2. Using MSDE on the same machine.

nosidam · **OS:** 4.5.0.77

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Originally Posted by ajohnson

So, to ask the question again, which is the better configuration for less headaches for users less than 4:

1. SQL Server on the same machine.
2. Using MSDE on the same machine.

For 4 users, definitely go with MSDE on the same box, unless you already have a separate SQL Server on a different box.

ladydi · 06-05-2006, 02:20 PM

MSDE on the Blackberry server will be fine for 4 users. I had mine set up that way for my 10 users for the last 2 years.