1. Configure the following connection details:
Connection Detail | Description |
|---|---|
Connection Name | Name of the connection. Each connection name must be unique within the organization. Connection names can contain alphanumeric characters, spaces, and the following special characters: _ . + - Maximum length is 100 characters. Connection names are not case sensitive. |
Description | Description of the connection. Maximum length is 255 characters. |
Type | Type of connection, such as Salesforce or Oracle. |
2. Configure the connection-specific properties. For example, if this is a Flat File connection type, enter the runtime environment to be used with the connection, the directory where the flat file is stored, the date format for date fields in the flat file, and the code page of the system that hosts the flat file. The following image shows the property fields for a flat file connection:
3. To test the connection, select the connection and then click Test. The results of the test display on the page, as shown in the following image:
If a database connection fails, contact the database administrator.
4. Click OK to save the connection.