VSA DB String Reestablish

Reestablishing a database connection string for Kaseya VSA (Virtual System Administrator) involves a few specific steps. 

1. Backup Your Current Configuration

Before making any changes, ensure you have a backup of your current configuration and database. This is crucial in case anything goes wrong.

2. Determine the Current Configuration Location

The connection string for Kaseya VSA is typically stored in a configuration file on the server where Kaseya VSA is installed. You need to locate this file.

• The connection string might be found in a SQL Server connection configuration file or within the application settings.

3. Edit the Configuration File

Open the relevant configuration file in a text editor with administrative rights. Look for entries related to the database connection string. The connection string typically includes parameters such as:

• Server Name (or Address)
• Database Name
• User ID
• Password

4. Connection string configuration

<add key="ConnectionString" value="Server=your_server_name;Database=your_database_name;User Id=your_user_id;Password=your_password;" />

5. Save and Restart Services

After making changes, save the configuration file and restart the Kaseya VSA services for the changes to take effect. This is typically done through the Services management console:

• Open the Services console:
  • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
• Find the Kaseya VSA services:
  • Look for services like Kaseya VSA, Kaseya Agent, etc.
• Restart the services:
  • Right-click on each Kaseya service and select Restart.

6. Test the Connection

Verify that Kaseya VSA is able to connect to the database and function as expected. Perform any necessary checks to ensure that the connection is stable and that the application operates correctly.