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Modifying a Data Source
Note:
You cannot modify the default data source, which is the My webMethods Server database.
To modify a data source connection to My webMethods Server, use the following procedure:
*To modify an existing data source
1. To navigate to the correct page, do one of the following:
*In My webMethods: Navigate > Applications > Administration > My webMethods > Data Sources > View DataSources.
*As system administrator: Administration Dashboard > Configuration > DataSource Administration > View DataSources.
2. Click The Tools icon (The Tools icon in My webMethods in My webMethods) for the data source you want to modify, and then click Modify.
3. On the first page of the Datasource Properties wizard, specify:
The following table lists the properties to configure when modifying an existing data source:
Field
Description
Datasource Name
Type a different unique data source name to be used by My webMethods Server on the View DataSources panel.
Display Name
Type a different display name for the data source to be used when you identify a data source to use for a database directory service.
Server Type
From the list, select a different database type.
4. Click Next.
5. In the second page of the Datasource Properties wizard, modify one or more of the fields identify the location, names, and passwords for the data source.
6. Click Submit.