On the Define Deployment Environment window, enter the following information:
Database – The type of database being used for the master index application. You can select Oracle or SQL Server.
Match Engine – The type of match and standardization engine to use for the implementation. Currently, the only option is “Sun Match Engine”.
Date Format – The date format for the master index system. This defines how dates should be entered and how they appear on the EDM. You can select MM/dd/yyyy, dd/MM/yyyy, or yyyy/MM/dd.
When you have defined the deployment environment fields, click Next.
Continue to Step 5: Define Parent and Child Objects (Repository).