# SQL Server

To use SQL Server, an SQL-srv account has to be used as opposed to a Windows-authenticated (AD) account. Furthermore, the following is required:

1. Database host
2. (Optional) Database port
3. Database name
4. Database username
5. Database password

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Using a host with like machine01instance?\
Write it like this: machine01instance
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Password **cannot** contain `$` signs.
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When your SQL Server does not have a valid SSL Certificate you will get an error like \`The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted\`. Unfortunately the SQL Server driver is not able to disable the verification on the fly. The solution for this is to close the installer, remove the .app-runtime and app.config.yaml file and start over. This second time, check both advanced settings before submitting.&#x20;
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