Data Source

A data source in SmartBatch can be setup for any of the following database products:

Access
 SQL Server any edition (2005, 2008, 2012, 2014 and beyond)

SmartBatch needs a data source to store its configuration information about Operation, Steps, Jobs, Schedules, etc.  SmartBatch supports the use of the Microsoft Access database by default.  This database can be used in the Free, Lite, Standard and Enterprise versions.   The Access database is required for the Free and Lite Editions of SmartBatch.  The Standard Edition supports SQL Server Express and Access.  With the Enterprise Edition you can use any of the above database products.