Database Connection
Connections store authentication information. For general information about sharing database connections, please see Using Database Connections.
Note that different subsets of the Database Connection parameters below are made available in different contexts.
Connection
This parameter specifies a database connection for the reader through a drop-down menu. The Add Database Connection option in the menu allows for a new connection to be created. The new connection can be made visible only to the current user, or can be shared among multiple users.
Connection Parameters
Host
Name
This specifies the machine running the MySQL DBMS as either an IP address or host name. The database must have proper permissions and be set up to accept TCP/IP connections if connecting from a remote machine.
Port
Contains the TCP/IP port on used to connect to the host running the MySQL database. The default port is 3306.
Database
When you enter the file name of the Database in the Destination Dataset field, the Database field will be automatically populated in the Parameter box.
Username and Password
Enter the username and password to access the database, user account, or wherever authentication is required.