Task: define the ODBC data source

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About this task

Before you can define the sample database in Partner Manager, you must first define a System Data Source Name (DSN) as described in the following procedures:

Procedure

  1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Sources ODBC.

    The ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog opens.

  2. Select the System DSN tab, and then click the Add button.

    The Create New Data Source dialog opens.

  3. Select Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb) from the list box, and then click Finish.

    The ODBC Microsoft Access Setup dialog opens.

  4. In the Data Source Name field, enter the following information: TradingManagerTutorial
  5. Click Select.

    The Select Database dialog opens.

  6. Navigate to C:\install_dir\<tmgr_vn.n\pmgr and select the tmgrnn.mdb file.
  7. Click OK.

    The Select Database dialog closes. The new entry, TradingManagerTutorial, is now displayed in the ODBC Data Source Administration dialog in the System Data Sources list box.

  8. Click OK.

    The ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog closes and the System Data Source Name is defined.