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title: "Skip altering of database tables"
canonical: "https://docs.perspectium.com/space/helium/2113836/Skip%20altering%20of%20database%20tables"
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By default, your Perspectium DataSync Agent will  make changes to your database table(s)  so that the table(s) in your application match with your database. For example, you DataSync Agent will add database columns and increase the size of database columns to ensure the complete syncing of data. You can, however, turn off this functionality by adding the  <skip_alter/>  directive within your  agent.xml  configuration file. Prerequisites  First, you will need to set up one of the Perspectium  DataSync Agents .   You should also  stop running your DataSync Agent  before making any Agent configuration changes. Procedure To skip the alteration of database tables for your DataSync integration, follow these steps: