Create a New Connection

You can create a new connection.

Procedure

  1. In IBM® Cognos® Connection, in the upper-right corner, click Launch, IBM Cognos Administration.
  2. On the Configuration tab, click Data Source Connections.
  3. Click the data source for which you want to add a new connection.

    Tip: To remove a data source connection, select its check box and click the delete button.

  4. Click the new connection button New connection icon.
  5. In the name and description page, type a unique name for the connection and, optionally, a description and screen tip, and then click Next.
  6. Proceed with steps 5 to 10 in Data Source Creation.

Results

If you created a signon, you can now modify or add more signons. For more information, see Create or Modify a Data Source Signon.
Parent topic: Add or Modify a Data Source Connection