Adding data sources

You add data sources so you that can run reports on a reporting or subordinate database.

Procedure

  1. Select the Configure Data Sources action.
  2. In the Configure Data Sources dialog, click the New Row icon.
  3. Complete the following fields.
    • Data Source Name – The Source Name of the Database on which you want to run reports. You can run reports against any type of database that has a JDBC driver.
    • Database URL – the JDBC connection URL of the database. This URL will vary depending on the database you connect to.
    • Database Driver – the JDBC driver defined for that database.
    • Database User Name – the database user name the server uses to attach to the database server.
    • Database User Password – the password for the Database User Name.
  4. Save your changes.