To create a new connection with a data source, you need to follow the steps as mentioned below.
- Go to Navigate – Administration – Configure – Databases tab
- Click Add Connection
- In Connection Name text field, specify name of the new connection.
- In respective text fields, specify information for new connection depending upon the chosen Provider.
- Optionally, click Test button to test the validity of the connection detail.
- Click Save
The new connection is set.
Figure 3: Adding a database connection