Managing JDBC DataSource Aliases

You use this procedure to add or remove aliases for JDBC DataSources. Aliases are alternative names that are used by application components when they look up a JDBC DataSource. All aliases that are defined for a JDBC DataSource are available in the Depende nt DataSource Aliases tab of a JDBC DataSource Resource Details area in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator. They become functional - that is, the system binds them in the naming - when the JDBC DataSource for which they are created is started.

Caution Caution

When you perform and operation involving the default DataSource, you must restart the cluster node for the changes to take effect.

End of the caution.

Prerequisites

You are in the Configuration Management Infrastructure Application Resources function.

Procedure

Creating Aliases

Choose Create New Resource New JDBC Data Source Alias .
Enter an arbitrary name for the alias.
Choose a DataSource for the alias to be directed to from the DataSource Name dropdown list.
Choose Save.

Removing Aliases

Select JDBC DataSource Aliases from the Show dropdown list.
Select the alias to be removed.
Choose Delete Selected Resource.

Redirecting Aliases

Select JDBC DataSource Aliases from the Show dropdown list.
Select an alias from the list.
Choose the Settingstab in the Resource Details area.
Choose the DataSource you want to redirect the alias to from the DataSource Name dropdown list.
To save your changes, choose the Save button in the Resource Details area.