You can browse existing data objects by connecting to a database
in the Database Explorer. This topic explains how to open the New Database
Connection wizard from the Database Explorer view. The New Database Connection
wizard pages can also be embedded in other wizards in the workbench.
To connect to a database by using a wizard:
- Right-click in the Database Explorer, and select New
Connection from the pop-up menu.
- On the first page of the wizard, select a database manager, a JDBC
driver, and specify other connection details. See one of the related topics
for specific information about the database that you want to connect to.
- Optional: On the Limit the objects retrieved from the
database page, specify filtering options. For best
performance, you should use filters when you are connecting to a large database.
- Complete all other wizard steps and click Finish.
The connection is displayed in the Database Explorer.