The following example demonstrates connecting to an Oracle database. The method is similar for all of DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET data providers.
1 In Server Explorer, right-click the Data Connections node, and select Add Connection.... The Change Data Source dialog box appears.
2 In the Data source list box, select Progress DataDirect. Then, in the Data provider drop-down list, select Progress DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET Oracle Data Provider. Then, click OK.