Setting up BP DEV Env

[vinodchinthakin]

Hi,

For setting up new BP 6.9 Dev Env, Can we go with SQL Express, or is it necessary for going with SQL Server?

Thanks in advance

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vinod chinthakindi
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[GopalBhaire]

Hi

Express is fine for Dev.

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Gopal Bhaire
Analyst
Accenture
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[vinodchinthakin]

Hi Gopal,

We are setting an Env which is similar to Prod for a POC for a one month period. Then we will be using that Env for Dev internally.
Now can we go with Express?

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vinod chinthakindi
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[GopalBhaire]

Hi Vinod,

In that case you should go with Standard or Enterprise version, please refer here: v6.9 User Guide - Installing Enterprise Edition (blueprism.com). I initially assumed you required it for learning.

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Gopal Bhaire
Analyst
Accenture
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[ChrisEllenburg_]

Express will work with 6.9, however, I would be mindful that still need to go ahead with a DB backup plan. You wouldn't want to lose a month's worth or even a week's work of dev time by not backing up your DB.

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Chris Ellenburg - KeyMark, Inc.
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[AnuraagPandey]

Hello Vinod,

For POC you can quite easily install SQL Server Express Edition from Microsoft official website. 
A standalone SQL Server works quite well, but I would recommend installing the trail version and not the learning edition from Blue Prism.

With on-premise (sort of) server you can setup the connection with Blue Prism and you will not loose your data or the BP - processes/objects.
I would be happy to share more details if you need them.

Good Luck!

viele Grüße,
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Anuraag Pandey
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