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# Database Setup Workflow

Set up a database for JFrog Artifactory by creating an instance, creating a dedicated user, installing a JDBC driver, and configuring system.yaml.

#### Set up a new database

1. Create a database instance.
2. Create an Artifactory user for the database.
3. Install the appropriate JDBC driver.
4. Set the database parameters in your [`system.yaml` configuration file](artifactory-system-yaml).
5. Start Artifactory.

#### Migrate existing database

Import the metadata using [Full Import and Export](import-and-export) (optional for migration, not required for a new installation). Changing the database does not automatically transfer your data to the new database.

For a complete step-by-step guide, follow the details in the specific page for each of the [supported databases](choose-the-right-database).

## Related Topics

* [Database Configuration](database-configuration)
* [Choose Right Database](choose-the-right-database)
* [PostgreSQL for Artifactory](postgresql-for-artifactory)
* [Artifactory system.yaml](artifactory-system-yaml)
* [Database Connection Settings](database-connection-settings)
* [Import and Export](import-and-export)