If you installed the DTP distribution with an embedded database, you can switch to an external database at your convenience. Be aware that once DTP has been configured to use an external database, it cannot be configured to use an embedded database again (though it can be configured to use a different external database). Make sure that your database meets the requirements described in Database Requirements.

1. Choose Report Center Settings from the main menu (gear icon).
2. Click Database Settings.
3. Click Configure Database Settings and follow the instructions for preparing and configuring the external database as described in Connecting to the Database.