This guide book is intended for database administrators as recommendations for establishing the workspace in a Geodatabases in SQL Server. The Enterprise-Geodatabase uses ArcGIS technology as the gateway between geographic information system (GIS) clients and SQL Server.
SQL Server Installation
Before starting this guide book, install SQL Server on a Windows operating system. The default settings for the SQL Server database management system work well with the Enterprise-Geodatabase. Configure the instance to accept remote connections and, if you have not already, enable it to store geodatabases.
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