Create a data source for credential access

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Create a data source for credential access

To set up a data source in the WebLogic Administration Console for the credential store:

  1. In an Internet browser, enter the URL for the WebLogic Administration Console, such as the following:

    https://<servername>:7002/console

  2. In the left pane, expand Services, and select Data Sources.
  3. In the upper-left corner of the page, in the Change Center section, click Lock & Edit.
  4. In the right pane, click the New button, and from the drop-down list that appears, select Generic Data Source.

    The JDBC Data Source Properties page appears.

  5. Enter values for the following fields:
    • Name—For example, enter Empirica Credential Store.
    • JNDI Name—For example, enter jdbc/mds/opss.
  6. Click Next.

    The JDBC Data Source Properties page appears.

  7. From the Database Driver drop-down list, choose:
    • Oracle's Drive (Thin XA) for Instance Connections; Versions: Any—to address your database using its instance name.
    • Oracle's Driver (Thin XA) for Service Connections; Versions: Any—to address your database using its service name.

      Note: For PDBs, use the version for service connections.

  8. Click Next.

    The Transaction Options page appears.

  9. Click Next.

    The Connection Properties page appears.

  10. Fill in the following names:
    • Database Name—Depending on your driver choice, enter the service name or SID.
    • Host Name
    • Port
    • Database User Name—For example, EMPIRICA_OPSS.
    • Password, Confirm Password—Enter the password that you entered when you installed RCU.
  11. Click Next.

    The Test Database Connection page appears.

  12. At the top of the page, click Test Configuration.

    A Connection Test Succeeded message appears.

  13. Click Next.

    The Select Targets page appears.

  14. From the Servers list, select AdminServer, SignalServer, and TopicsServer.
  15. Click Finish.
  16. In the upper-left corner of the page, in the Change Center section, click Activate Changes.

    A message appears, indicating that the changes have been activated. The Credential Store Data Source entry is created.

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