3.29.5. Database preferences
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### 3.29.5. Database preferences

You can find the database connection preference page under:

Test-Database Connections

in the preferences dialog.

When you start the ITE for the first time, it is automatically configured to use an embedded database. If this is the only database configured, then the database login is performed automatically.

In this preference page, you can configure other database connections for your productive database.

| We do not recommend using the embedded database for productive use.

#### 3.29.5.1. Adding, editing and removing database configurations

To add a new database:

1. In the database connections preference page, click ”Add”.

2. In the dialog that appears, enter a meaningful configuration name.

3. Select the type of database that this configuration is for.

   | The ITE is thoroughly tested with Oracle. PostGreSQL and MySQL have been successfully tried out, but we cannot guarantee their usage in productive environments.

4. Based on the database type you choose, you must enter more details about the database connection. Speak to your database administrator if you are unsure of the connection details.

You can edit and delete database configurations using the buttons in the database connections preference page.