A database connection is an entity that is used for direct database access in a flow procedure. Once the database connection is defined, it is possible to connect to it in any procedure and perform execute, select, commit and rollback statements.

To create a Database Connection

1. Create a new Database Connection via the File > New > Entity menu item.

2. Enter a name and description and click Next.

3. Select the type of database that will be used as the application's database connection.

   Database	Driver	Requires Driver Files
   Apache Derby	org.apache.derby.jdbc.EmbeddedDriver
   SQL Server	com.Microsoft.jdbc.sqlserver.SQLServerDriver	Yes
   Oracle	oracle.jdbc.driver.OracleDriver	Yes
   MySQL	org.git.mm.mysql.Driver	Yes
   DB2	COM.ibm.db2.jdbc.app.DB2Driver	Yes

4. Click Finish. The Database Connection details are displayed.