A database is a repository object containing basic settings for connecting to the current database created on a DBMS server. Various repository objects use database connection to access DBMS objects and information stored in these objects.
To create a database connection in the object navigator:
In the web application click the Create button in the main menu and select the object type on the New Object side panel.
In the desktop application:
Select the Create > Database context menu item.
Click the New Object button in the Create group on the Home ribbon tab and select the Database item.
The database wizard opens after executing one of the operations.
The following pages are available in the wizard:
Basic Settings/Basic Properties. Object name, identifier and comment are set.
Database Properties. It determines database management system (DBMS) type installed on the server and additional connection parameters.
Final Step. The wizard work is finished.
NOTE. The page is available only in the desktop application.
After a database is created, it is checked if there is a default database. If there is no default database, the user is prompted to use the created database as a default one.
See also:
Connecting to External Databases | Database Authorization | IDatabase