Setting the Database Logon Method

Web Analysis enables you to select among several data source log on options, and to save that selection as a Web Analysis Database user preference.

  Set default log on methods for specific database connections:

  1. Select, File then Preferences.

    The User Preferences dialog box is displayed.

  2. Click Web Analysis.

  3. Click Active Preferences, select Use My Preferences or Use Shared Preferences. If you select Use Shared Preferences, click Browse and select shared preferences file from the repository.

  4. Click to make the Databases tab the current tab.

    The Databases tab lists all available database connections for the Active user.

  5. Optional: To edit database preferences for a database connection, select the database connection from the list then click Edit.

  6. Optional: To add database connections, click Add.

    The Database Preferences dialog box is displayed. It has three tabs: Details, Point of Views and Personal Variables. The Point of View and Personal Variable tabs are disabled until database connections are identified.

  7. Optional: To identify database connection files, perform one:

    • Click Browse and navigate to database connection files in the repository. Select the file and click the Open dialog box OK button.

    • Enter the repository location and filename for existing database connection files in the text area.

      If you do not have access to any database connection files, consult your Web Analysis administrator.

  8. Click Connect to retrieve the latest values from the database connection.

    Enter valid log on credentials, click OK.

    When you have connected to the data source, the Database File Location text area is disabled, and the Connect button is converted to a Disconnect button. Data sources supporting Point of View, Personal Variables and Alias Tables, have these controls.

  9. Select one option from the Default Logon group:

    Table 1. 

    Default Logon Options

    Description

    Use User's name and Password

    Connects to the database connection using the Web Analysis user name and password.

    Prompt for User Name and Password

    Connects to the database connection by prompting the user for a Web Analysis user name and password.

    Enter User Name and Password

    Connects to the database connection using a user name and password for the database connection, if it varies from the Analyzer Login parameters. You must enter the valid values in the corresponding text areas.

  10. Click OK.