You can create the server definition for an undefined remote server
by using the Create Server wizard. After you create the server definition,
you can connect to the defined remote server and access the remote data sources.
The undefined remote servers for a federated database are listed
in the
Undefined Remote Servers folder. You can potentially
connect to any of the servers listed in the
Undefined Remote Servers folder.
To
create the server definition for an undefined remote server:
- In the Undefined Remote Servers folder,
right-click the name of the undefined remote server, and select Create
Server. The Create Server wizard opens.
- Complete the wizard with the definitions for the server, and click Finish.
The wizard creates the server definition and the user mapping. The
remote server is added to the Defined Remote Servers folder.