https://docs.protegrity.com/protectors/10.0/docs/database_protector/dbp_mssql/Recent content in MSSQL Database Protector onHugoenhttps://docs.protegrity.com/protectors/10.0/docs/database_protector/dbp_mssql/dbp_mssql_arch/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://docs.protegrity.com/protectors/10.0/docs/database_protector/dbp_mssql/dbp_mssql_arch/<p>The following diagram illustrates the architecture of the MSSQL Database Protector:</p> <p><img src="https://docs.protegrity.com/protectors/10.0/docs/images/dbp/mssql/dbp_mssql_arch.jpg" alt="MSSQL Database Protector Architecture"></p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Component</th> <th>Description</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>RPAgent</td> <td>A service on each node that downloads the package from the ESA over a TLS‑secured channel.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Log Forwarder</td> <td>A service running on each node that routes audit logs and application logs to the ESA/Audit Store.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>config.ini</td> <td>A configuration file on each node that defines parameters used to control Database Protector behavior.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>UDF Layer</td> <td>A set of Database Protector user‑defined functions (UDFs) and APIs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Core</td> <td>A set of shared libraries that provide the core Protegrity functionality.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>https://docs.protegrity.com/protectors/10.0/docs/database_protector/dbp_mssql/dbp_mssql_sys_req/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://docs.protegrity.com/protectors/10.0/docs/database_protector/dbp_mssql/dbp_mssql_sys_req/<p>This section describes the System Requirements including the hardware, software, and network requirements for installing the MSSQL database protector.</p> <p>The following are the prerequisites required for installing the MSSQL Database Protector:</p> <ul> <li>The ESA v10.0 appliance is installed, configured, and running.</li> <li>The IP address or host name of the ESA is noted.</li> <li>The administrator rights for the operating system are granted.</li> <li>The DBA rights to the MSSQL database are granted.</li> <li>Before installing the protector, ensure that the Policy Information Management(PIM) is initialized, if you are installing the ESA for the first time. This prerequisite holds true for versions 7.2.0 and later releases.</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Note:</strong> For more information about initializing the PIM, refer to the section <a href="https://docs.protegrity.com/10.0/docs/installation/ig_working_with_esa_using_pm/">Initializing the Policy Management</a>.</p>