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, perform the following:

  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 New.
  5. From the drop-down list, select Generic Data Source.

    The JDBC Data Source Properties page appears.

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

    The JDBC Data Source Properties page appears.

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

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

  9. Click Next.

    The Transaction Options page appears.

  10. Click Next.

    The Connection Properties page appears.

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

    The Test Database Connection page appears.

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

    A Connection Test Succeeded message appears.

  14. Click Next.

    The Select Targets page appears.

  15. From the Servers list, select AdminServer, SignalServer, and TopicsServer.
  16. Click Finish.
  17. 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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