Database Connections

Cygna Auditor enables you to leverage multiple audit databases. The Database Connections page provides an insight into what databases are used by Cygna Auditor, PBMS (CA&AS), and Log Consolidator and enables you to add more connections if necessary.

To add a new database connection:

1. Navigate to Configuration / Database Connections.
2. Review the list of connections.
3. Click to add a new connection.
4. On the General Information tab, select the database type, name, and description. Enable the database connection.

5. On Connection Information tab, provide details about the SQL Server instance, credentials, select a database. Make sure to verify connection.

   OPTION	DESCRIPTION
   SQL Server instance name	Provide the name of the instance where Cygna Auditing & Security Suite stores collected data.
   Authentication method	Choose Windows or SQL authentication to connect to the database.
   Account, password	Provide credentials. The account you specify must have sufficient permissions to access data.
   Initial catalog	Select an existing database or enter a name to create a new database.
   Connection timeout, retry period	Update values if necessary.
   Verify connection string	Make sure to verify connection.

6. On the Summary tab, review the connection details and save it.