Before proceeding with the following instructions, install Content Manager.

To begin, log into your computer with your IU username and passphrase.

Step 1

The first time you launch Content Manager, you will see the database connection wizard. Ignore this window and click Cancel.

Step 2

Under the file menu, choose Open.

Step 3

When you are connecting to the database for the first time, you will see a blank screen. Click New and choose Database Connection.

Step 4

In the following dialogue, use the settings as shown below.

Set Data Source to Microsoft SQL Server Client (SqlClient). For Server name enter: IU-UITS-WHDP1. Click the box for Use Windows Authentication. Click in the box for Select the database on the server and type DigitalSignage5x1". Click OK when finished.

Step 5

You should now see the following screen with a plus sign next to the database connection you just created. Click on the plus sign. You should now see a link underneath the database called Indiana University. Click on the link to select it (highlighted in blue). Click on the Open button.

Success!

Your database connection is complete. Whenever you launch Content Manager the connection will open automatically.