Creating an ODBC system data source on the proxy server

The ODBC data source defines the connection between the proxy and the repository database. You must create a system (and not a user) data source for the proxy to communicate with the repository.

  1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Sources (ODBC) to open the ODBC Data Source Administrator window.
  2. Click the System DSN tab, and then click the Add button.
  3. Select the driver corresponding to your DBMS.

  4. Click Finish.

    The configuration box is displayed. Generally, you will have to declare the data source name together with the name of the server where the database is installed.

    You may also be prompted to type the name of the user that will connect to the database and a password.

  5. Test the connection if applicable and then save the new DSN by clicking OK to return to the System DSN page, where your new data source is displayed in the list.
  6. Click OK to close the ODBC Data Source Administrator window.
Parent topic: Installing the Repository Proxy

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