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About Datasource Servers
There are two Datasource Servers to set up initially - A working server called Working Database Server that resides on the client site server and a Construct Server that always resides within a SQL Server (mostly at the client site as well).
Refer to section Initial Setup First Week for alignment and steps in the setup of the datasource servers.
This page defines the parameters for the connection based upon the type of datasource. View the following page by navigating to Administer > Setup > Servers from Syniti Migrate Homepage or access by using the Guided Setup.
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
Name | The name of the datasource. |
Address | The identifier for the datasource. (This value may come from a DSN, Message Server, or an Address field of the datasource) |
Database Type | The identifier for the type of database which determines the fields provided for setup. |
Database Version | The version of the database that assists in the XML build for Data Services based upon the version entered. |
Connection Status | Current connection status of the server - Click button to validate connection. |
Note
Depending upon the type of Datasource Server, the Address field showing on this page comes from either the Application Server or the Address fields in the Details of the Datasource Sever.
Adding a Datasource Server
Each datasource server is added by clicking the Add 
icon on the top right corner of the pane to open the Datasource Server window.
Note
The fields on the right side of this add window change once the value for Database Type is entered.
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
Server* | The name of the datasource server. (Required) |
Database Type* | The identifier for the type of database which determines the fields provided for setup. (Required) |
Database Version | The version of the database that assists in the XML build for SAP Data Services based upon the version entered. |
Username | Enter the Username provided by client DBA. (Required for Oracle servers) |
Password | Enter the Password provided by client DBA. (Required for Oracle servers) |
Address* | Enter IP address for the server. Required |
Port | Enter a Port name. (Required for SAP HANA or Oracle servers) |
Service Name | Enter the Service name for the server. (Required for Oracle servers) |
Syniti Knowledge Platform Connector | Select the connector name from the drop down list.
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Catalog System | Select the catalog system from the drop down list of systems created within Syniti Data Catalog. |
Encrypt Connection | Toggle to mark this connection as active / inactive for encryption of data. (Relevant for SAP HANA servers) |
Note
The Syniti Knowledge Platform Connector and Catalog System must have already been created within Syniti Data Catalog prior to building these Datasource Servers.
The Search 
icon on the top right allows for search of a Datasource Server should there be many entered.
When finished with edits, click the Save 
icon to complete.
Delete a Datasource Server
The user may choose to delete a Datasource Server by clicking on the Delete 
icon. Click OK within the Delete window to confirm the deletion.
Edit a Datasource Server
Datasource Servers may be edited by clicking the Edit 
icon on the row for the datasource server.
The page below provides an example of a Datasource Server. The fields on the right half of these windows were determined based upon the Database Type.
Migration Working Server
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
Server* | The name of the datasource server. (Required) |
Database Type* | The identifier for the type of database which can determine the fields provided for setup. (Required) |
Database Version | The version of the database that assists in the XML build for SAP Data Services based upon the version entered. |
Username | Enter the username provided by client DBA. |
Password | Enter the Password provided by client DBA. |
Address* | Enter the Application server site IP address. |
Port | Enter the Port ID for the connection. |
Server Instance | Optional field for server instance. |
Syniti Knowledge Platform Connector | Select from the list the connector that identifies the connection. |
Catalog System | Select from the list the Catalog System name. |
Once the Datasource Server has been set up, the user may then complete the Datasources setup. Data mapping from sources cannot begin until these steps have been completed.
When finished with edits, click the Save icon to complete.
Check Connection to a Datasource Server
Within the main Datasource Server page there is a column for Connection Status. This column provides an icon that reflects the last checked status of this Datasource Server. As the user clicks on this icon, it runs a system check for connection and provides feedback of the results.
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There are three possible scenarios for response as shown below:
Successful Connection - This displays as a Check Mark 
Connection Fails - This displays as a RED X 
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