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It is necessary to create the protocol database beforehand with the help of the MS SQL Server program. Do the following:
- Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express;
- Select Databases.

- Right-click and select the New Database…
- Specify the protocol database name in the Database name line in the New Database dialog box.

- To create a new protocol database, click the OK button.
- Shut down Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express by clicking the Close
button in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
As a result, the protocol database is created.
To enable the external event protocol, do the following:
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