# Managing how MDM Server uses SQL databases

The datasources.xml file stored in the <$INSTALLDIR>/conf directory contains information about how Talend MDM uses SQL databases, including where they are located and how to tune their usage.

The initial version of this file is created as part of the installation process, but administrators can edit the file as needed.

### In this section

* [Managing database search modes](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/installation-guide-linux/7.2/managing-database-search-modes)
* [Managing the case-sensitivity in database searches](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/installation-guide-linux/7.2/mdm-manage-case-sensitivity)