Application Settings: Override SQL Database Settings

To access this feature, click Edit > Application Settings > Run as a Sensor > Configure.

Override Database Settings

Fortify WebInspect normally stores scan data in the device you specify in the Application Settings for database connectivity. For more information, see Application Settings: Database.

However, if Fortify WebInspect is connected to Fortify WebInspect Enterprise as a sensor, you can select this option and then click Configure to specify an alternate device. For more information, see Application Settings: Run as a Sensor.

Configure SQL Database

To configure SQL Database settings for Fortify WebInspect as a sensor:

  1. On the Application Settings window, select Override Database Settings, and then click Configure.

    The Configure SQL Settings dialog box appears.

  2. Select one of the following options:

    • Use SQL Server Express

    • Use SQL Server

  3. If you selected Use SQL Server Express, click OK to complete the task and return to the Application Settings window.

  4. If you selected Use SQL Server, then type the Server Name or select a Server Name from the list.

  5. To update the server name, click Refresh.

  6. In the Log on to the server area, select one of the following authentication options: 

    • Use Windows Authentication

    • Use SQL Server Authentication

  7. Type the User name and Password to log on to the server.  In the Connect to a Database area, Select or enter a database name from the list, or click New to browse to a database.

  8. Click OK

See Also

Application Settings: Database

Application Settings: Directories

Application Settings: General

Application Settings: License

Application Settings: Logging

Application Settings: Micro Focus ALM

Application Settings: Proxy

Application Settings: Reports

Application Settings: Run as a Sensor

Application Settings: Server Profiler

Application Settings: Smart Update

Application Settings: Step Mode

Application Settings: Support Channel

Application Settings: Telemetry

Application Settings: Two-Factor Authentication