# Project Properties page – Persistence Options

Use the Persistence options on the Properties page to select the database connection to use with the project.

This table lists the properties available in the Persistence Properties page.

Property | Description
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Database Connection

The database connection used to map the persistent entities.

- To create a new connection, click Add Connections.

- To reconnect to an existing connection, click Reconnect.

Database Schema | The database schema used to map the persistent entities. You must be selected to the database before selecting a schema.

Adding persistence to a Java project
Modifying persistent project properties