The Configure Administration Service wizard creates the Administration Service instance, getting the Administration Service ready for use. The wizard prompts you to supply the following settings:
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The logon name and password of the account in which this Administration Service instance will be running (service account).
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The name of the group or user account that will have full access to all Active Roles features and functions through this Administration Service instance (Active Roles Admin).
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The database in which this Administration Service instance will store the configuration data and management history data.
You have the option to create a new database, or use an existing database of the current Active Roles version. It is possible to have multiple Administration Service instances use the same database.
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The authentication mode that this Administration Service instance will use when connecting to the database. You can choose from the following options:
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Windows authentication: The Administration Service will use the credentials of the service account.
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SQL Server authentication: The Administration Service will use the SQL login name and password you supply in the wizard.
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Azure AD authentication: The Administration Service will use username and password of the AD User.
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Azure Databases can be connected using SQL Server authentication or Azure AD authentication.
To start the wizard, click Configure in the Administration Service area on the Dashboard page in the Configuration Center main window. For more information and step-by-step instructions, see “Steps to deploy the Administration Service” in the Active Roles Quick Start Guide.