diff --git a/integration-tests/templates/openBIS-server/service.properties b/integration-tests/templates/openBIS-server/service.properties
index 8297ae65cf33bdfc12e9c27d6dc7eb3887f97e73..b8c1573505667ba764e48415a62ffbff5bc301c7 100644
--- a/integration-tests/templates/openBIS-server/service.properties
+++ b/integration-tests/templates/openBIS-server/service.properties
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ session-timeout = 30
 group-code = CISD
 
 # The database instance unique identifier.
-# Replaces the one found in the database if CHANGEME.
-database-instance =
+# Replaces the one found in the database if SYSTEM_DEFAULT.
+database-instance = CISD
 
 # Workflow code name (mandatory; available values: strict, plates-on-demand)
 workflow-code = strict