This topic explains how to link a database to SourceGear Vault.
1. In Database Explorer, right-click a database you want to link to source control and select Source Control > Link Database to Source Control.
Alternatively, navigate to the main Database menu and select Link Database to Source Control.
2. On the Link page of the Link Database to Source Control dialog, click Create New Repository in the Source control repository field.
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The previously linked repository will be selected by default.
3. In the Source Control Repository Properties dialog, choose SourceGear Vault as a source control system from the Source control system dropdown list and do the following:
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Contact your system administrator to get proper settings for Server URL, User name, and Password.
4. Optional: Click Test to verify that the database can be successfully connected to source control.
5. Click OK to apply the changes and close the Source Control Repository Properties dialog.
6. Select a database development model: dedicated or shared.
7. Click Link to establish the connection between the database and source control.
The Refresh progress window opens automatically, showing the stages of the refresh operation. The linked database gets the following icon in Database Explorer: