# Install the AIQ Database Schema

## Recommended guidance

Install the AIQ database schema only with the installer or migration process supported by the target AIQ version. Schema changes affect platform stability, upgrades, reporting, and execution history.

## Before installation

- Confirm AIQ version, database version, host, schema name, user permissions, and backup status.
- Verify charset, collation, packet size, case-sensitivity, and storage requirements.
- Coordinate downtime and rollback if the schema is being created or migrated in a shared environment.
- Use approved scripts only; do not manually edit schema objects without support guidance.

## Validation workflow

1. Run schema creation or migration from the approved installer or script.
2. Confirm AIQ can connect with the configured database user.
3. Run login, Scenario Editor, Service Suite, and reporting smoke tests.
4. Review AIQ and database logs for permission, migration, or object errors.

*Last updated: October 7, 2026*