--- title: "Install components separately | Lansweeper Classic" slug: "install-lansweeper-components-separately" description: "Customize your Lansweeper installation with full control over components, SQL Server setup, and advanced installation options for optimal performance." updated: 2026-06-17T09:15:23Z published: 2026-06-17T09:15:23Z canonical: "docs.lansweeper.com/install-lansweeper-components-separately" stale: true --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lansweeper.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Install Lansweeper components separately In Lansweeper's advanced installation path, you gain full control over the components you install on which machine, allowing for a customized setup that optimally suits your requirements. If you're installing all three Lansweeper components on separate machines, install the database first, followed by the scanning service, and finally the web console. ## Prerequisites - Make sure that your system meets the [minimum requirements](https://docs.lansweeper.com/classic/docs/lansweeper-installation-requirements). - A SQL version other than LocalDB will be required to install the Lansweeper components on separate machines, as LocalDB limits external connections to the database. ## Install the Lansweeper database Before installing the Lansweeper database, make sure that your SQL Server instance has been properly configured to host the database. For a step-by-step guide on setting up your SQL Server, see [Configure SQL Server instance to host the Lansweeper database](https://docs.lansweeper.com/classic/docs/configuring-a-sql-server-instance-to-host-the-lansweeper-database). In order for Lansweeper to properly function, your SQL Server instance must have its **Server authentication** set to **Mixed authentication mode**. ### Install the database 1. Download and run [the latest Lansweeper installer](https://www.lansweeper.com/install-lansweeper/). 2. Select **Next**, review the terms of use and select **I accept the agreement**. 3. Select **New installation**, and then choose **Advanced install**. 4. Select **SQL Server** as the database type. 5. Select **New Lansweeper Database** and select **Next**. 6. Enter the FQDN or IP of the database host server, or select it from the dropdown list. 7. In the **Authentication** dropdown, select the authentication method you want to use to connect to SQL Server and select **Next**. If you choose Windows authentication, the database installation is performed under the currently logged on Windows user. If you choose SQL authentication, you need to submit your SQL username and password. > **Tip:** Lansweeper will only work if **Mixed authentication mode** is enabled. If you haven't properly configured your SQL Server instance, the installer will try to set the **Server authentication** to **Mixed authentication mode**. This will only work if the provided credentials have the rights to make changes to your SQL Server configuration. 8. Select **Browse...** to choose an installation folder. 9. Select **Install** to start the installation process, and **Finish** to exit the installer. ## Install the Lansweeper scanning service Before installing the Lansweeper scanning service, make sure that you've installed the database first. ### Install the scanning server 1. Download and run [the latest Lansweeper installer](https://www.lansweeper.com/install-lansweeper/). 2. Select **Next**, review the terms of use and select **I accept the agreement**. 3. Select **New installation**, and then choose **Advanced install**. 4. Select **SQL Server** as the database type. 5. Select **New Lansweeper Service** and select **Next**. 6. Enter the FQDN or IP of the database host server, or select it from the dropdown list. 7. In the **Authentication** dropdown, select the authentication method you want to use to connect to SQL Server and select **Next**. If you choose Windows authentication, the database installation is performed under the currently logged on Windows user. If you choose SQL authentication, you need to submit your SQL username and password. 8. Select **Browse...** to choose an installation folder. 9. Select **Install** to start the installation process, and **Finish** to exit the installer. ## Install the Lansweeper web console Before installing the Lansweeper web console, make sure that you've installed the database and the scanning service first. ### Install the web console 1. Download and run [the latest Lansweeper installer](https://www.lansweeper.com/install-lansweeper/). 2. Select **Next**, review the terms of use and select **I accept the agreement**. 3. Select **New installation**, and then choose **Advanced install**. 4. Select **SQL Server** as the database type. 5. Select **New Lansweeper Website** and select **Next**. 6. Enter the FQDN or IP of the database host server, or select it from the dropdown list. 7. In the **Authentication** dropdown, select the authentication method you want to use to connect to SQL Server and select **Next**. If you choose Windows authentication, the database installation is performed under the currently logged on Windows user. If you choose SQL authentication, you need to submit your SQL username and password. 8. Enter the HTTP and HTTPS ports to install the web console under and select **Next**. 9. Select **Browse...** to choose an installation folder. 10. Select **Install** to start the installation process, and **Finish** to exit the installer. After installing the web console, you'll be prompted to select a management type. For more information on management types, see [Lansweeper installation and management types](https://docs.lansweeper.com/classic/docs/lansweeper-installation-and-management-types).