What is a Discoverer connection?

A Discoverer connection stores login details that enable you to connect to Discoverer Viewer. Each connection stores the following information:

• database user name

• database password

• database name

• (optional) Oracle Applications responsibility

• language

• EUL (relational data only)

Discoverer login details are saved automatically when you create a connection. From then on, you can start Discoverer Viewer simply by clicking on a connection name in the Discoverer connections list that is displayed when you run Discoverer Viewer.

The Discoverer manager can also create public connections. Public connections enable you to start Discoverer and access workbooks without having to create your own connections.You cannot edit or delete public connections. Only the Discoverer manager can create, edit, and delete public connections.

Notes

• You can also start Discoverer Viewer without creating a connection, by connecting directly (for more information, see "How to start Discoverer Viewer by connecting directly").

• For more information about saving login information in a private connection, see "How do I create and save login information in a Discoverer connection?".

• If you require login details to enable you to create your own Discoverer Viewer connections, contact the Discoverer manager.