Add a Data Source

Use this procedure to create a new data source or database connection.

To add a data source:

1. On the Data Sources page, click Add.
2. In the Add Data Source dialog box, perform the following:
   1. In the Name field, enter a name for the new data source.
   2. In the Database Owner field, enter the name of the database owner.
   3. In the Provider list, select a data provider to connect your data with, and click Configure.
      Depending on your selected provider, one of the following dialog boxes will display:

      • Data Link Properties dialog box
      • Oracle Data Provider for .NET Connection Properties dialog box
      • .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server Connection Properties dialog box
3. Click OK to close the dialog box.
4. Click OK to close the Add Data Source dialog box and complete the process.
5. On the Data Sources page, the Data Sources list displays the new data source. Click Next.
6. On the Options page, do one of the following:
   • Initialize Cobra system data
   • Define results
7. Click Next.
8. On the Confirmation page, click Finish to run the data tool process.
   The Process Complete dialog box displays, informing you whether the Data Tool has completed with or without errors. To display the corresponding processing information, click View Log.