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How do I install a Log Database Manually?

Manual Log Database creation is essential for distributed SQL Server deployments, Always On Availability Groups, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and complex enterprise environments where automated installation cannot reach all database instances.

What You'll Learn

  • Manual DACPAC installation process for Log Databases in distributed environments
  • When manual installation is required instead of automated setup
  • Step-by-step guidance from the comprehensive Log Database update guide
  • Troubleshooting tips for common installation scenarios

Important

Manual Log Database installation uses the same DACPAC process as database updates. The steps are identical whether you're creating a new database or updating an existing one. For this reason, all installation instructions are consolidated in the update guide.

Installation Guide

If you need to Install or Update a Nodinite Log Database, please read the comprehensive How do I Update a Log Database? guide.

This guide covers:

  • Manual DACPAC Updates for Distributed Environments (v7)
  • Step-by-step DACPAC command execution
  • Best practices for secure and compliant database operations
  • Troubleshooting common installation and update scenarios
  • Permissions requirements and account configuration

Why Manual Installation?

Manual installation is required when:

  • Distributed Log Databases across multiple SQL Server instances
  • Always On Availability Groups with complex replication topologies
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance deployments
  • Network segmentation prevents automated installation from reaching target instances
  • Security policies require manual review before database schema changes
  • Custom SQL Server configurations not compatible with automated deployment

Tip

For standard single-instance deployments, use the automated installation process during Nodinite setup. Manual installation is only needed for complex environments.

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