Repair an eLab Database

Repairing an eLab Database

Do not user this option unless instructed to by eBioSys.

This is procedure is usually used when there has been a hardware malfunction. To repair an existing elab database, follow these steps:

On the End User License Agreement page, read the license agreement and if you agree click Accept.
On the Overview screen click Next.
On the Options page, click Show advanced options and then click Use an existing SQL Server Express instance.
On the Existing SQL Server page, select the SQL Server instance that holds the database you want to repair and then click Next.
On the Database options page, click Show advanced options and then click Repair an eLab database .
Select the database to update from the Database control.
Select one of the following validation options:
- Password. Use this option to enter the administrator password the database.
- Key. Use this option if you have lost your administration password or it is not being accepted. Follow the instructions of the Requesting a Database Key.
Click Next and then click Accept.