Each SSP requires a database for service specific data. Use of the default database server and database name is recommended ...

Each SSP requires a database for service specific data.

Use of the default database server and database name is recommended for most cases. Refer to the SharePoint Server TechCenter on TechNet for advanced scenarios where specifying database information is required.


Use of Windows authentication is strongly recommended. To use SQL authentication, specify the credentials that will be used to connect to the SSP Database.