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Set up a Database Account for BusinessObjects Enterprise

The CMS uses a database to store system information. If you choose to install MySQL as part of your BusinessObjects Enterprise installation, a MySQL CMS database will be created for you. If you plan to use your own database, you should complete the steps listed below before installing BusinessObjects Enterprise.

To create tables and write data to your new CMS database, the installation program needs to establish a connection to the database server. When you log in to the account being used to install BusinessObjects Enterprise, the environment must include the appropriate variables and database drivers to access your chosen database. Only then can the installation program access the CMS database using your database client software.

1. Create or select a user account that has enough privileges to set up and access your Business objects Enterprise database.
2. Verify that you can log in to your database and that you have rights to add or remove database tables and to add, delete, or edit table rows with the user account.