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Using MySQL as the CMS Database

MySQL is an open-source database included with BusinessObjects Enterprise that can be automatically installed and configured for use as the CMS, or system database. If you want to use an existing supported database server, you can enter connection and authentication parameters during the BusinessObjects Enterprise installation process.