Creating a data source
To create a data source:
Procedure
- Log on to the MXDM.
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In the navigation tree pane, click
Connectivity.
MXDM displays a list of existing systems.
- Expand the system for which you want to create a new data source.
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Right-click
Data Sources, and select
Create Data Source
The Create Data Source window appears.
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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.
- After configuring the data source properties, click Create.
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Refresh the navigation tree pane.
The new data source appears.
- To start up the data source, see Starting up a data source.