# 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](/copystorm-restore/common-tasks/incrementally-add-records-to-a-sandbox.md). | Supported Databases | | ------------------- | | H2 (**Default**) | | PostgreSQL | | MySQL | | Snowflake | | SQL Server | | Oracle | ## H2 ![](/files/xW49qpmybSTcG71xqIUd) | 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 ![](/files/QOkg6t2WIxAESSMZy0du) | **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 ![](/files/uQ8Yj29NasGhMElNOnPF) | **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 ![](/files/F3wWDmd58s8CisN16R1r) | **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](https://learn.capstorm.com/copystorm/readme/reference/main-tab/snowflake-connection). | | 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 ![](/files/SwTj4Ve3CkAyPd8sredZ) | **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 ![](/files/IjYzO5uhHi9Xb4pXOB3d) | **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](https://learn.capstorm.com/copystorm/readme/reference/main-tab/postgresql-connection) * [PostgreSQL Best Practices](https://learn.capstorm.com/copystorm/readme/best-practices/postgresql-setup) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.capstorm.com/copystorm-restore/reference/global-parameters-tab/tracker-database-parameters.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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