3.1 Configuring a Data Source

In the Operations Center, create a connection to an external data source by defining the connection credentials. Connect to either an SQL Server 2005 database or Oracle 10g database.

Using data stored in an external data source can save the time and effort required to integrate it into Operations Center and the need to store it in two locations. However, as the data is not integrated into MOperations Center, not all Operations Center functionality is available. Operations Center only uses historic data from the external data source, not real time data. Also, you must be thoroughly familiar with the data and its structure in the external data source in order to configure it with Operations Center.

To configure an external data source for use in Operations Center, establish a database connection using connection credentials:

  1. In the Operations Center console, expand Enterprise > Administration, right-click Database Definitions, then select Create Database Definition.

  2. Select External for the schema, then enter all other credentials to connect to the external database.

  3. Specify values for Listener Port and Initial Connections.

    For more information about database definitions, see the Operations Center Server Configuration Guide.

  4. Click Create.