Changing the database connection

Use this procedure to change the connected database on an M3 environment.

  1. Right-click your environment and select Database > Change Database.
  2. Perform either of these options depending on the status of the environment:

    • If the environment is running, the message "Set M3 BE in maintenance mode" is displayed. Click Next.

    • If the environment is stopped, the environment will be started in maintenance mode.

      Note: The environment is in maintenance mode until the application is stopped, started, or set online.
  3. Specify this information:
    Database server

    Select a server in the list of available database servers.

    Database

    Select a database or schema name in the list.

    Password

    Specify the M3 BE user password for validation.

    Note:  If the selected database is the same as with the current database connection, a validation error message is displayed. If the selected database is connected to another environment, a notification message is also displayed.
  4. Click Next. The Summary window is displayed.
  5. Verify the values provided and click Finish.
  6. When the task is finished, a window is displayed. Click OK or click View log. You can also go to the Logs tab to view the log file.
  7. On the dashboard, click Connected databases tab to verify that the new database is displayed. The environment must be able to start with the new database connection.