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Use

To create DataSources, you must first deploy a JDBC driver to be used. You can deploy both JDBC 1.x and JDBC 2.0-compliant drivers. You can also remove (undeploy) driver entries.

Note

When you first log on to the system there is already a defined driver. This is the system driver. You cannot remove this driver.

Prerequisites

You are in the Start of the navigation path Configuration Next navigation step Infrastructure Next navigation step  Application Resources End of the navigation path function.

Procedure

Deploying New JDBC Drivers

  1. Choose Start of the navigation path Create New Resource Next navigation step Deploy New JDBC Driver. End of the navigation path

  2. Enter an arbitrary name for the driver.

  3. Choose Add New Driver File .

  4. Browse to the driver files on the system.

  5. Choose OK .

  6. Choose Save .

Removing JDBC Drivers

  1. Choose JDBC Drivers from the Show dropdown list.

  2. Select the driver you want to remove.

  3. Choose Delete Selected Resource .

Viewing JDBC Drivers Details

  1. Choose JDBC Drivers from the Show dropdown list.

  2. Select the driver you want to view details about.

    The Resource Details area shows details about the selected JDBC driver.

  3. To view the file name of the driver, choose the Settings tab.

  4. To check if there are DataSources that use the selected driver, choose the JDBC Data Sources tab.

    To view details about a dependent DataSource, select the DataSource and choose JDBC DataSource Details .