Creating a test vault

I'm getting ready to start implementing another division onto EPDM.  This division's file are a mess, they were VERY sloppy with their SolidWorks templates and Formats.  Some of the guys did not even fill in the custom properties and would edit the format.

For political reasons I'm having to deal with two different VAR's and of course I keep getting different answers depending on who I talk to and the time of day.  But my main question is how I should go about a test vault and SQL.  It's easy enough to create a test vault. But what about the SQL, do I install a separate one or do I use the existing SQL on our corporate server?

Thanks,

Tom C.

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