Add Connection

Perform the following steps to configure the Connection:
  1. Navigate to the Connection tab and click [Add Connection].
  2. Select the desired connection from the Connections List.
    Create Connection
  3. Provide the following details:
    NOTE:
    Connection properties may vary based on Connection types. Refer to the
    FactoryTalk Analytics DataView Connectors Configuration Guide
     for further details.
    • Connection Name
      : Provide the Connection name.
    • Host Name (IP Address)
      : FQDN-hostname of the system for the database instance.
      NOTE:
      If the database is installed on the same machine where the platform is installed, then “localhost” can be used.
    • Port
      : The database port number. The port number varies based on database type (e.g., 1433 for FTMetrics).
    • Database Name
      : Provide the Database name.
    • User Name
      : User Name created by database Admin User.
      NOTE:
      User Name is case sensitive.
    • Password
      : Password created by database Admin User.
    • Folder Name
      : Select the folder to save the Connection. By default, the Default folder is selected.
  4. Click [Test Connection]. The “
    Test connection successful
    ” message displays.
    Test Connection
  5. Click [Add] to create a connection. The “
    Connection saved successfully
    ” message displays and created connection will be saved in the folder.
    Connection Saved
    • Perform the following steps to add new folder:
      1. Click [Add Folder] to create a folder. The Add new folder dialog displays.
      2. Provide the folder name.
        NOTE:
        Ensure that the folder name does not have the following special characters: ~!@#$%A&*()+{}|:"<>?'-=[]\;,(./
      3. Click [Add].
        The “
        Folder saved successfully!
        ” message displays.
        Add Folder
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