MicroStrategy 7 Administrator Guide

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Wizard
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Database Instance
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The Database Instance Wizard allows you to quickly create a new database
instance and an associated database connection and database login.
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From the Administration menu, choose Database Instance Wizard.
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The Database Instance Wizard allows you to:
• create a new database instance and an associated database connection and
database login
For instructions on completing the above task, refer to the following How do I...?
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Database instances
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Before you begin using the Database Instance Wizard, you should:
• know the type and login information for the database for which you wish to
create a database instance
• have created an ODBC DSN for the database
• have system administration privileges
For more information on the above topics, refer to the following concept:
Database Connectivity
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