Customize the Vault Server Installation

The Vault Server installation can be customized for single site deployment, allowing you to create the Vault environment that suits your needs.

You can modify your Vault installation to suit the needs of your environment. By customizing your Autodesk Vault installation. you can configure Vault for a Proxy Server or for a remote connection.

Note: Refer to the Distributed Teams installation section for more information on replication, installing Vault for multi-site environments, and configuring workgroups.

All design environments are unique. If you have any questions about the best Vault solution for your environment, we recommend that you contact your subscription center or speak with a trained Autodesk partner to help you select the best Vault configuration for your company needs.

Note: If you are installing Autodesk Vault for the first time, then the Quick Start Installation described in these sections is the fastest way to get set up so that you can begin managing your design data.

Customize the Vault Server Installation Steps

Follow the steps in this section to perform your custom Autodesk Vault Server installation. Refer to Customize the Autodesk Vault Client Installation after you are done configuring your Vault Server installation.

1. Install and Configure Licensing.
Note: This step is only necessary if you are using Autodesk Vault Workgroup or Professional. If you are using Autodesk Vault Basic, skip to Step 2.
2. Pre-Install Microsoft SQL Server 2008. If Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is not already installed, the installation package will automatically install Microsft SQL 2008 Express. You can pre-install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 if you require more capacity or have a customized environment for your SQL database.
3. Install the Autodesk Vault Server.

Once you are done with the installation, you can determine if you want to configure Vault for a proxy server or set up a remote Vault connection.