Update Credentials for PDM Database Server
How to Update Credentials for PDM Database Server
The SOLIDWORKS PDM Database Server service periodically polls SOLIDWORKS PDM databases for updates such as automatic notifications, local view refresh, card list updates, replication schedule updates, and index server changes. If your Microsoft SQL (sa) credentials have changed, then they need updated in the Database Server Configuration.
Open PDM Administration
Navigate to Windows Start > SOLIDWORKS PDM, and launch Database Server Configuration
Update SQL Credentials
In the SOLIDWORKS PDM Database Server dialog, update the SQL-Server Connection credentials and then click OK to close the dialog.
Open Services
Restart the SOLIDWORKS PDM Database server in the Windows Services app. Navigate to Windows Start > Window Administrative Tools, and then launch Services.
Restart Database Server Service
In the windows Services app, right-click SOLIDWORKS Database Server and select Restart.
The Microsoft SQL credentials have now been updated in SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive Server. You may also need to Update the PDM Archive Server Service Credentials to get all logins fully-functional.
Technical Support
If you have any questions or experience unexpected behavior, feel free to reach out to MLC CAD Systems technical support.