Adding a Data Source

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Before you can work with a database in the IDE, add it as a data source to the Servers window. To add a data source, you specify the location and connection information. Once you create a data source, you can also create data source aliases to point to it.

To add a data source to the Servers window:

1. In the Servers window, right-click the Data Sources node and choose Add Data Source.
    
   
2. In the Add Data Source dialog box, specify the database information.
    
   
3. Click Test Connection to verify that the information was entered correctly.
    
   
4. Click Add.
    
   The data source and its contents appear in the Data Sources node in the Servers window.
    
   

See Also

About Components and Data

Removing a Data Source From the Servers Window

Editing a Database Server Type

About Binding Components to Data

Working With Data Sources

Data Source Tasks: Quick Reference

Tutorials

Working With Databases Tutorial

Using Databound Components to Access Databases Tutorial

Creating Database Server Types and Data Sources Tutorial