MicroStrategy 7 Administrator Guide

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Manager
CHAPTER 13
Database Instance
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The Database Instance Manager lists all of the database instances defined for a
particular project source.
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You can find the Database Instance Manager for a particular project source in the
project source’s Administration hierarchy.
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The Database Instance Manager allows you to:
• open the Database Instance Editor which allows you to create or modify
database instances, database connections, and database logins
• open the Database Instance Wizard which allows you to quickly create a new
database instance and define the database connection and database login with
which it is associated
• open the VLDB Properties Editor which allows you to change the default
VLDB properties associated with a database instance
• rename a database instance
• delete a database instance
For instructions on completing one of the above tasks, refer to the following How
do I...? topics:
• Database Instances
• Database Connections
• Database Logins
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Before you begin using the Database Instance Manager you should:
• know what database instances exist in your system and which database(s) they
represent
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