--- title: "Step 1. Pre-create Veeam ONE Database (Optional)" description: "If you do not want to create the Veeam ONE database automatically using the Veeam ONE Setup wizard, you can pre-create it before installing Veeam ONE Server. For details, see Creating Veeam ONE Database with SQL Script." canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/one/userguide/precreate_database.html" breadcrumb: "User Guide > Deployment Planning and Preparation > Sizing and Scalability Best Practices > Walkthrough: Deploy and Configure Veeam ONE > Step 1. Pre-create Veeam ONE Database (Optional)" dateModified: "2026-10-23" --- # Step 1. Pre-create Veeam ONE Database (Optional) If you do not want to create the Veeam ONE database automatically using the Veeam ONE Setup wizard, you can pre-create it before installing Veeam ONE Server. For details, see [Creating Veeam ONE Database with SQL Script](create_database_with_sql_script.md).