| title | description | author | ms.author | ms.date | ms.service | ms.subservice | ms.topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Create a Master Data Services Database |
Create a Master Data Services database when you need a new database to support the Master Data Manager web application and Master Data Services web service. |
CordeliaGrey |
jiwang6 |
03/01/2017 |
sql |
master-data-services |
conceptual |
[!INCLUDE SQL Server Windows Only - ASDBMI]
Create a [!INCLUDEssMDSshort] database when you need a new database to support the [!INCLUDEssMDSmdm] web application and [!INCLUDEssMDSshort] web service.
- For information about the requirements for the computer that hosts the database, see Database Requirements (Master Data Services).
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Open [!INCLUDEssMDScfgmgr].
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In the left pane, click Database Configuration.
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On the Database Configuration page, click Create Database.
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Complete the Create Database wizard to create and configure the database. For information about the user interface (UI) options in the wizard, see Create Database Wizard (Master Data Services Configuration Manager).
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Configure system settings for the database and web application. For more information, see System Settings (Master Data Services).
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Create a [!INCLUDEssMDSmdm] web application to associate with this database. For more information, see Create a Master Data Manager Web Application (Master Data Services).
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Configure a maintenance plan to back up the database and transaction logs. For more information, see Database Requirements (Master Data Services).