Resolution
fact
NetIQ Vulnerability Manager 5.5
symptom
Cannot install the VigilEnt database.
symptom
Error: 'The VM collation method cannot be determined. The supported method is "SQL_latin1_general_CP1_CI_AS.'
symptom
Installation fails due to lack of required prerequsites, but cannot determine the missing component.
cause
The installation program is attempting to install the VigilEnt database on a computer that does not have SQL Server installed, which is an unsupported configuration.
fix
Install the VigilEnt database on a machine that has SQL Server 2000 SP3 or higher installed.
NetIQ Vulnerability Manager 5.5
symptom
Cannot install the VigilEnt database.
symptom
Error: 'The VM collation method cannot be determined. The supported method is "SQL_latin1_general_CP1_CI_AS.'
symptom
Installation fails due to lack of required prerequsites, but cannot determine the missing component.
cause
The installation program is attempting to install the VigilEnt database on a computer that does not have SQL Server installed, which is an unsupported configuration.
fix
Install the VigilEnt database on a machine that has SQL Server 2000 SP3 or higher installed.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB50120