How do I create a personal database?

Your Tracks account enables students to create a personal database. The database can be created at https://apps.fit.edu/mysqlrequest/

These databases should be for academic or research use. Commercial use is prohibited. This section outlines the steps you will need to take to create your database and maintain it.

Instructions

1. Create the database

• Visit https://apps.fit.edu/mysqlrequest/ and log in using your Tracks account
• Click on the button that says Create a database
• Select a new password for your database

2. Access database via the web

• Access your database through https://webserver1.fit.edu/phpMyAdmin
• Login using your TRACKS username and password you selected for your database

3. How to reset the password

• Visit https://apps.fit.edu/mysqlrequest/ and log in using your Tracks account
• Type in a new password that satisfies the requirements stated on the page
• Click Submit to set the password