Database Requirements

All controller data and configurations are stored in the database catalog. The database is a standard 64-bit Microsoft SQL database.

The installation of a Microsoft SQL database is not described in this document. It is recommended to follow a standard installation.

  • The Microsoft SQL database may be located on the same server or the same network as the ToolsTalk 2 application.

  • If the database is located elsewhere, firewall needs to be properly configured between the database and the ToolsTalk 2 application server.

  • The IP address of the Atlas Copco Data Communication server must be known and entered into every controller that is connected to ToolsTalk 2

  • The server address that hosts the ToolsTalk 2 application must be known by the client PC if a remote connection is being used.

Mandatory when installing the Microsoft SQL database

  • 64-bit Microsoft SQL.

  • Select both Microsoft SQL server authentication and windows authentication.

Recommended when installing the Microsoft SQL database

  • Include the management studio in the installation.

  • Enable the default instances.