# Database Bootstrapping

The CapStorm/Container stores configuration and scheduling data in a [CopyStorm/Director Database](https://learn.capstorm.com/copystorm-director/reference/copystorm-director-database). The database is initialized when the CapStorm/Container first connects.

You can configure the database connection by either:

1. Providing environment variables with connection information.
2. Setting the connection information on the Initial Server Configuration tab.

After the connection information is provided, the container will alter the database to match by creating tables and columns as defined in the [Director Database schema](https://learn.capstorm.com/copystorm-director/reference/copystorm-director-database). All tables, including those denoted *(Platform Only),* are a part of the CopyStorm/Container backing database.

{% hint style="info" %}
The *Director Database* should not include Salesforce records replicated through CopyStorm. Attempting to use a database previously built by the CopyStorm application will result in failures.
{% endhint %}


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