This is a tool that is located on the Configuration section of the System Administration tab.
Function
The Data Source interface () is used to edit data sources using the dropdown control and to add data sources using the Add New button. Inventory Manager supports multiple data source types. The Connection Parameters section of the interface will reflect relevant information for the selected data source type (File, Database (SQL Server or Oracle), and Map Service).
Controls
There are some general controls offered on this interface.
| Control | Used To... |
| Data Source Dropdown | Select an already created Data Source to edit from the available list. |
| Add New Button | Create a new Data Source. |
| Data Source Type Dropdown | Select the data source type (File, Oracle, SQL Server, Map Service). |
| Shortcut Textbox | Enter a shortcut for the data source. |
| Verify Source Button | Verify the database entry. |
| Delete Source | Delete the selected data source. |
| Save Changes Button | Save changes to the selected data source and loaded or reloaded files. |
| Discard Changes Button | Discard changes temporarily applied to the selected data source. |
Data Source Type Controls
The four Data Source Types also have controls available.
| Control | Data Source Type | Used To... |
| View Log Link | File | View details from the last files loaded for the selected data source. |
| Show/Add Files Button | File | View the files located in the selected file share. Clicking this button will open the Files Found interface. |
| Select All to Delete Link | File | Select all files for deletion. |
| Select All to Load/Reload Link | File | Select all files to be loaded/reloaded into the database. |
| Files Found Interface | File | Select the files to add to the data source, upload more files to the file share, or open existing files in the file share; appears when clicking the “Show/Add Files” button. |
| Server Textbox | Oracle, SQL Server | Enter the name of the server when connecting to the data source. |
| Username Textbox | Oracle, SQL Server | Enter the database username when connecting to the data source. |
| Password Textbox | Oracle, SQL Server | Enter the database password when connecting to the data source. |
| Database Textbox | SQL Server | Enter the name of the database that is to be accessed by the data source. |
| Service Directory Textbox | Map Service | Enter the service directory. |
| Service Dropdown | Map Service | Select the desired service option. |
| Service Type Textbox | Map Service | Enter an appropriate service type. |
| Include in Map Legend Checkbox | Map Service | Select if the data should be included in the map legend. |
Data Source Actions
To view how to load files, delete files, and create certain data sources (Oracle, SQL Server, and Map Service), the user can click here.
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