Configuring an External Database for use with Reporting Dashboards - Reporting Dashboards - Foundation 23.1 - Foundation 23.1 - Ready - OnBase - external

Reporting Dashboards

Platform
OnBase
Product
Reporting Dashboards
Release
Foundation 23.1
License
Note:

The Configure External Data Sources configuration right is required.

An external database can be used with a custom SQL data provider. External databases can be configured for use in Reporting Dashboards in the Admin Tools.

To add an external database:

  1. Click External Databases under Admin Tools in the Administration area. The Configure External Databases dialog box is displayed.
  2. Click Add. The New External Database dialog is displayed.
  3. Enter the Name of the external database.
  4. Enter the Data Source name.
  5. Enter the User Name associated with the database.
    Note:

    External databases should be configured with a read-only account.

  6. Enter the Password.
  7. Click OK when finished.

    The database is added to the Configure External Databases dialog. Click Edit if you would like to edit the existing entry. Databases can be removed by clicking Remove.