You connect to data sources through shared or private connections.
Shared Connections
Shared connections are stored in a central location and are available to multiple users through the Smart View Panel. They are created and maintained by the administrator. You cannot add, edit, or rename shared connections, but you can save them as private connections, which you can edit and rename.
Private Connections
Private connections are those that you create by saving a shared connection to your local computer or by entering a URL to a provider that is not configured for shared connections. When you create a private connection, it becomes the active connection.