Edit Data Source Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to update an existing data source or database connection.

Contents

Field Description
Name This field displays the name of the selected data source.
Database Owner Use this field to enter the name of the database owner. The entered value is validated when you click OK in this dialog box, or when you click Next on the Data Source page. This field is required if you are using either a SQL server or an Oracle server.
Provider This field displays a list of available providers where you can connect your data.
Configure Click this button to display either the Data Link Properties dialog box or the Connection Properties dialog box.
If the provider is any of the following, the Data Link Properties dialog box displays.
  • Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server
  • Oracle Provider for OLE DB
  • SQL Server Native Client 10.0
  • SQL Server Native Client 11.0

If the provider is Oracle ODP.NET, the Oracle Data Provider for .NET Connection Properties dialog box displays.

If the provider is SQL Server .NET Framework, the .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server Connection Properties dialog box displays.

OK Click this button to return to the Data Sources page and add the newly defined data source to the list. The new data source is selected by default.
Cancel Click this button to disregard any change and return to the Data Sources page.