Starting the Data Source Wizard

You can create and update data sources for Planning applications using the Data Source wizard. Data sources link the relational database and the Essbase Server. Ensure that the Essbase Server is running before completing this task.

To delete data sources, see Deleting Data Sources.

  To start the Data Source wizard:

  1. In the Application Library, select Tools, then select Manage Planning Data Source.

  2. Perform one action:

    • To create a data source, select File, then New, then Data Source.

    • To update a data source, right-click the data source and select Edit.

  3. Continue with Entering Data Source Information.