Configuring an Adapter

You can configure any supported adapter for use with a Full-Function Server, WebFOCUS Reporting Server, or DataMigrator Server from the Web Console or the Data Management Console.

If an adapter has already been configured, it is listed on the Configured Adapters list of the Connect to Data resources tree. Adapters that have not been configured are listed on the Available list.

For general instructions about adding an adapter and declaring connection attributes, see Declare Connection Attributes.

Note: Although all database configuration panes have the same look and feel, the parameters are specific to each database. To obtain detailed configuration information for an adapter, click the ? next to each parameter.

Most of the adapter configuration information is contained in two configuration files, EDASPROF.PRF and EDASERVE.CFG.

• EDASPROF.PRF, or the global profile, contains data adapter connection information.
• EDASERVE.CFG contains database release and access method information.

Your entries on the Web Console or the Data Management Console populate these files.