Tracker Database Parameters

Parameters that determine the underlying database CopyStorm/Restore will use as its Tracker Database. This database allows CopyStorm/Restore to continue a restore if interrupted, and allows incremental restoration.

Supported Databases
H2 (Default)
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Snowflake
SQL Server
Oracle

H2

Parameter	Description
Tracker Database Name	By default CopyStorm/Restore will pick a tracker name unique to the current configuration file, but it can be explicitly set using this global parameter. Note: CopyStorm/Restore tracking databases are, by default, kept in the directory “$HOME/.capstorm/copyStormRestoreSets”.
Use H2 in Server Mode	When checked, allows the H2 Tracker Database to operate in server mode, enabling support for multiple simultaneous connections.

PostgreSQL

Parameter	Description
Connection String	A PostgreSQL connection string for connecting to the tracker database.
Connection String Builder	Clicking on this button launches a dialog menu that helps create a valid connection string.
Username	Database username.
Password	Database password.
Schema (optional)	The Database Schema where CopyStorm will house the Tracker data. If left blank, defaults to “PUBLIC”

MySQL

Parameter	Description
Connection String	A MySQL connection string for connecting to the tracker database.
Connection String Builder	Clicking on this button launches a dialog that helps create a valid connection string.
Username	Database username.
Password	Database password.

Snowflake

Parameter	Description
Connection String	A Snowflake connection string for connecting to the tracker database.
Connection String Builder	Clicking on this button launches a dialog that helps create a valid connection string. More information on the Snowflake Connection String Builder can be found on the Snowflake Connection Learn page.
Username	Database username.
Password	Database password.
Schema (optional)	The Database Schema where CopyStorm will house the Tracker data. If left blank, defaults to “PUBLIC”.

SQL Server

Parameter	Description
Connection String	A SQL Server connection string for connecting to the tracker database.
Connection String Builder	Clicking on this button launches a dialog menu that helps create a valid connection string.
Username	Database username.
Password	Database password.

Oracle

Parameter	Description
Connection String	An Oracle connection string for connecting to the tracker database.
Connection String Builder	Clicking on this button launches a dialog menu that helps create a valid connection string.
Username	Database username.
Password	Database password.
Schema (optional)	The Database Schema where CopyStorm will house the Tracker data. If left blank, defaults to “PUBLIC”.

Additional Info

• Initial Setup Information

• PostgreSQL Best Practices