Testing a Connection Profile

Ping the data source/enterprise resource to test a connection profile.

  1. Open Data Source Enterprise Explorer.
  2. Expand the category for the connection profile you want to test
  3. Right-click the connection profile and select Ping.
  4. Choose from the following:
    Ping options
    Option Action
    If the ping fails Verify that the data source/enterprise resource is running and check the connection profile properties.
    To view error information Click Details in the Error dialog.
    If the ping succeeds Click OK.
Related concepts
Connection Profiles
Related tasks
Creating a Database Connection Profile
Creating an SAP Connection Profile
Creating a Web Service Connection Profile
Creating a REST Web Service Connection Profile
Editing Connection Profile Properties
Connecting to a Connection Profile