This topic outlines the process for configuring access to a relational database, and provides links to more detailed instruction.
Steps for this task
From the administrative console, see Creating a JDBC provider using the administrative console.
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Using the wsadmin scripting client, see Example: Configuring a JDBC provider using wsadmin.
From the administrative console, see Creating a data source using the administrative console.
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Using the wsadmin scripting client, see Example: Configuring a new data source using wsadmin.
Tip: Different database vendors require different properties for implementations of their JDBC drivers. Set these properties on the WebSphere Application Server data source. Because Application Server contains templates for many vendor JDBC implementations, the administrative console surfaces the required properties and prompts you for them as you create a data source. However, if you script your data access configurations, you must consult the article Vendor-specific data sources minimum required settings for the required properties and settings options.