Changing the Adapter Configuration

The Configured folder of the Adapters page navigation pane lists the adapters that have already been configured for the current operational instance.

The following general information applies.

• Right-click an Adapter folder in the navigation pane and choose from the tasks that are available for that adapter. The following table lists and describes the available tasks, or functions.

  Function	Description
  Add connection	Adds a connection for adapters that have the functionality to support multiple connections. These can be created in any level profile.
  Change Settings	Displays the Change Setting page, where you can change a variety of settings in effect for the selected adapter.
  Remove	Removes the adapter configurations and all connection settings from the list of configured adapters.
  Help	Provides specific information for the adapter.

• Open the Adapter folder in the navigation pane and right-click a version or connection to choose from the tasks that are available for the selected adapter. The following table lists and describes the available tasks or functions.

  Function	Description
  Properties	Enables you to view and change connection parameters. Note: Duplicate entries are not verified.
  Create or Update Synonym	Opens the first Create Synonym pane, where you can begin to enter the information required to create a synonym. These panes vary for different adapters. For information, click the ? next to each parameter.
  Test	Runs a select statement for name/owner against a catalog table with a limit of up to 15 records. See How to Test an Adapter Connection.
  Impact Analysis	Produces a report of the synonyms that use the connection.
  Delete/Remove	Deletes connection settings. Note: Entries are deleted from the profile in which they were created.