diff --git a/tests/pillar/designate_mitaka.sls b/tests/pillar/designate_mitaka.sls
index 90775a5..caffa4f 100644
--- a/tests/pillar/designate_mitaka.sls
+++ b/tests/pillar/designate_mitaka.sls
@@ -9,6 +9,15 @@
     mdns:
       address: 0.0.0.0
       port: 5354
+    database:
+        engine: mysql
+        host: 127.0.0.1
+        port: 3306
+        name:
+          main_database: designate
+          pool_manager: designate_pool_manager
+        user: designate
+        password: passw0rd
     message_queue:
       members:
         - host: 127.0.0.1