Manual installation path

Use this approach for high-security environments where the installer cannot be used on SQL, or to troubleshoot.

Includes

• Ordered script execution plan

• Content package import notes

• Rollback guidance

When to use

• Locked-down SQL Server (no installer execution)

• Forensics and support troubleshooting

Next

• See existing detailed steps: Manual installation using scripts

Typical order of operations

1. Create empty MFSQL database on SQL Server

2. Execute core schema scripts (tables, types, utility functions)

3. Deploy assemblies to C:\MFSQL\Assemblies (or configured path)

4. Execute stored procedures scripts (system + context menu–related)

5. Import content package into the vault (via M‑Files Admin)

6. Configure connection string and settings in VAF

7. Validate using Validate and smoke tests

Re-useable screenshots (optional)

• Content package import dialog