##### Define > Databases

# Database Properties

Each of the fields on in the Database Properties dialog box is described below.

## Database Name

Enter a name for Genesys Agent Scripting to use when referring to this database when offering it as a choice in drop down lists or in radio button fields.

## Database Type

Select the type of database from this drop-down list. The choices are: mySQL, Oracle, SQLServer, DB2, Other.

## Development Connection

In this field, enter a connection string to be used by the Genesys Agent Scripting development environment to connect to the target database. This connection allows Genesys Agent Scripting to retrieve metadata (such as tables and columns) that describe the target database.

## Provider

These two fields offer runtime settings which define where the provider should be taken from and the required provider specifics. The first field offers a drop-down list of two choices:

Static: This choice transforms the second field into a drop-down list that contains a single provider string—which corresponds to your choice in the Database Type field and should appear as a default. If necessary, you can also enter a string into this field; see the documentation provided with your database or ask the database administrator for its provider name.

Field: This choice transforms the data field below it into a drop-down list of fields, which allows you to specify different database access parameters for different target environments by changing the contents of the field. For example, you can set for different values for the ASPX target environment and for the JSP target environment simply by changing the contents of the field.

## Runtime Connection

These two fields offer runtime settings which define the type of runtime connection and the required provider specifics. The first field offers a drop-down list of two choices:

Static: This choice transforms the second field into a text box where you must specify a connection string to be used by the generated Genesys Agent Scripting application at runtime. If you are unsure of the values to use in the runtime and development connection fields, speak with your database administrator.

Field: This choice transforms the second field into a drop-down list of database fields, which allows you to specify different database access parameters for different target environments by changing the contents of the field.

## OK

Click This button is used to accept any changes and close the dialog box.

## Cancel

Click This button is used to close the dialog box without accepting any changes.