Creating a data source

To create a data source:

Procedure

  1. Log on to the MXDM.
  2. In the navigation tree pane, click Connectivity.

    MXDM displays a list of existing systems.

  3. Expand the system for which you want to create a new data source.
  4. Right-click Data Sources, and select Create Data Source

    The Create Data Source window appears.

  5. Configure the data source properties, as described in:
    NOTE:

    Some tabs provide tooltips that explain the use of an option or the range of values supported for a field. Figure 46 shows a tool tip for one of the fields.

    Tooltip in tabs
  6. After configuring the data source properties, click Create.
  7. Refresh the navigation tree pane.

    The new data source appears.

  8. To start up the data source, see Starting up a data source.