vB database name in mySQL?

[perceptibility]

I am planning on purchasing vBulletin very soon, and I have a question about installing it while running another mySQL database.

What is the name of the mySQL database that vBulletin creates? Is there a default, or is it customizable? I am going to have another database containing user information from my site, and I want to know if the two databases will get along together.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Chris Schreiber]

Most people name the database "forum", however the name is completely up to you to decide. There is a configuration file where you put in the database name, host, username and password.

-Chris

[perceptibility]

Is it possible to add other data fields (tables?) into the vBulletin database in order to combine the data I am collecting from users of my site into this one? Would it be better for all the data to be in one larger database, or two smaller ones?

I am new to mySQL, and am trying to figure out the best way to organize all of the user info. I was originally thinking of having the user info (username/password) duplicated into the vBulletin database from the main dB (using a PHP script or something). Is this a good idea? Seems like storing multiple user names may be a hassle. Is there an easier way to combine multiple databases?

THANKS!!

[Chris Schreiber]

Originally posted by perceptibility
Is it possible to add other data fields (tables?) into the vBulletin database in order to combine the data I am collecting from users of my site into this one?

Sure, you can add any fields you want into the user table to accomdate your needs. This way both vBulletin and your application can have access to the same information, and it will all be up-to-date and in one place. You can also replicate the data, either from your application into vB, or the other way around if you wish, but if it's possible I would use just the one table from vB and add in whatever fields you need.

-Chris