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The default database option for Continua is PostgreSQL 9.6.915. PostgreSQL is an open source fully functional client server database engine. If you choose PostgreSQL, a full copy of it will be installed under the Continua application folder. The installer will automatically install the database engine and create the database. Note that PostgreSQL will be installed on a non standard port, and it will be configured to only accept connections from localhost.
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If Continua should be configured to use SQL Server then you will need to create the database first, and then select the database server and name during the install. We recommend that the Continua database should be named something recognisable, such as 'continuaContinua'.
Database Migration between PostgreSQL and SQLServer
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