How do I configure LinkFixer Advanced to work with my Microsoft SQL Server?

How do I configure LinkFixer Advanced to work with my Microsoft SQL Server?

How do I configure LinkFixer Advanced to work with my Microsoft SQL Server?

Modified on: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 4:30PM

To configure LinkFixer Advanced to use Microsoft SQL Server, follow the steps below.

Prerequisites

  1. Ensure Microsoft SQL Server is installed and accessible
  2. Ask your database administrator to create a dedicated database for LinkFixer Advanced
  3. LinkFixer Advanced will automatically create the required database schema upon first connection

Configuration Steps

1. Open Database Settings
  1. Click the Main menu
  2. Navigate to Settings → Database → Change Settings
2. Select Database Provider
  1. In the Database Provider section, choose SQL Server from the drop-down menu
3. Configure Connection Settings
       In the Database Connection Settings section:
  1. Server Name: Select your SQL Server instance
  2. Authentication Type: Choose either:
    1. Windows Authentication, or
    2. SQL Server Authentication
  1. Credentials: Enter the appropriate username and password
4. Select Database
  1. Choose your LinkFixer Advanced database from the Database drop-down list
5. Test the Connection
  1. Click Test Connection
  2. A success message will confirm that the connection is properly configured

Additional Guidance

For more detailed information on SQL Server configuration, refer to the “Database Requirements” section in Chapter Two of the LinkFixer Advanced User’s Guide.