Database connection properties are set when the database connection is defined. You define database connections using the database connection wizard. Database connection properties include:
It is important to differentiate properties.
Database Connection properties—Define the terms, conditions, and method for connecting to a data source. They are set using the database connection wizard.
File Properties—Determine identification and access to the database connection. They are set using the File Properties dialog box.
Data Object Properties—Specify which database connection is used by the data object.
Preferences—Specify database connection options that are set for each user (such as log on credentials, alias table, POV definitions, and personal variables).
See also Measures Formatting, Creating OLAP and Oracle | Hyperion Database Connections, Integrating OLAP and Relational Data, and Creating Relational Drill-Through.