Create a connection to a relational database
The first step in setting up a relational database is to set up the connection. After creating the connection, a Configure window appears where you set up the connection to the server and database, including authentication.
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Open the
Add New Connection window
by following these steps:
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On the
Project tab, in the
Configuration group, select
Project Settings
.
- Click the Databases tab to view the databases settings.
- Under Relational Connections, click Add.
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On the
Project tab, in the
Configuration group, select
Project Settings
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In the
"Select a connection type" field, select the type of relational database you
are using:
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Microsoft SQL Server
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ODBC
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Oracle
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- In the Name field, type a name to identify the connection.
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Click
OK.
The Configure Connection window for the type of database you selected appears.