About starting Discoverer

The table below show the different ways in which you can start Discoverer.

To start Discoverer:	Use this method when:
use an existing pre-defined connection (known as a public connection) created by the Discoverer manager Note: Public connections are not available when you start Discoverer Plus OLAP. To start Discoverer Plus OLAP, use a private connection (for more information, see "How do I create and save login information in a Discoverer connection?"), or connect directly (for more information, see "How to start Discoverer by connecting directly").	the Discoverer manager has created login details for you so that you do not have to supply login details yourself (for more information, see "How to start Discoverer using an existing connection")
use an existing user-defined connection (known as a private connection) that you created yourself	you want to connect to Discoverer using login details that you saved previously (for more information, see "How to start Discoverer using an existing connection") For information about creating a private connection, see "How to start Discoverer using an existing connection"
create a new user-defined connection (known as a private connection)	you want to connect to Discoverer using a new login (for more information, see "How do I create and save login information in a Discoverer connection?")
connect directly by entering login details (which are not saved in a connection)	you want to connect to Discoverer but you do not want to save the login details for later use (for more information, see "How to start Discoverer by connecting directly")

Depending on the internet browser you are using and how your company's network server is configured:

• You might need to follow a one-time-only set up process when you start Discoverer for the first time. This process initializes the Discoverer program on your machine. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

• You might see a dialog about security. This security dialog appears when Discoverer requests extra permissions to access the Discoverer server or local devices (e.g. printers). If you do not want to see the dialog every time you connect, select the option ÒAlways trust content from Oracle Corporation.Ó Click Yes (or OK or Grant depending on browser) to continue starting Discoverer.