For the second step, we will need to select the database we want to use. This is where we configure Jira to use the MySQL database we created earlier in this chapter. If you select the Built In option, Jira will use its bundled in-memory H2 database, which is good for evaluation purposes. If you want to use a proper database, such as in our case, you should select the My Own Database option:

After you have selected the My Own Database option, the wizard will expand for you to provide the database connection details. If you do not have the necessary database driver installed, Jira will prompt you for it.

Once you have filled in the details for your database, it's a good idea to first click on the Test Connection button to verify that Jira is able to connect to the database. If everything is set up correctly, Jira will report a success message. You should be able to move onto the next step by clicking on the Next button. This may take a few minutes, as Jira will now create all the necessary database objects. Once this is done, you will be taken to step three of the wizard.