Obtaining SQL Server

Obtaining SQL Server

Applies to

Web Filter v7.6.x

Web Security v7.6.x

Web Security Gateway v7.6.x

Web Security Gateway Anywhere v7.6.x

Email Security Gateway v7.6.x

Data Security v7.6.x

SQL Server

Prior to installing Websense components, SQL Server must be installed and running on a machine in your network. See System Requirements for supported versions of SQL Server. Note that SQL Server must be obtained separately; it is not included with your Websense subscription. Refer to Microsoft documentation for installation and configuration instructions.

If you do not have SQL Server, you can use the Websense installer to install SQL Server 2008 R2 Express, a free-of-charge, limited performance version of SQL Server 2008 R2. If you choose to use SQL Server 2008 R2 Express, you must use the Websense installer to install it. Do not download and install it from any other source. Also, this is the only Express edition of SQL Server you can use with Websense version 7.6 solutions.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Express can be installed either on the TRITON management server or on a separate machine. For smaller enterprises, if you want to run SQL Server on the TRITON management server, it is a best practice to use SQL Server 2008 R2 Express. For larger enterprises, however, it is a best practice to run the TRITON Unified Security Center and SQL Server on separate physical machines.

Note  It is a best practice to use SQL Server in production environments. SQL Server 2008 R2 Express is most appropriate for non-production or evaluation environments. See Administering Websense Databases for more information.

To install SQL Server 2008 R2 Express on the TRITON management server, choose to do so during the installation of TRITON Infrastructure. See Creating a TRITON Management Server for more information.

To install SQL Server 2008 Express R2 on any other machine run the Websense installer in custom installation mode and select SQL Server Express. See Installing SQL Server 2008 R2 Express (without TRITON Infrastructure).

Obtaining SQL Server