Defining the data source connections

To retrieve data from the data source through the extract, transform, and load (ETL) process, you need to define the connection between the data source and IBM® Cognos® Data Manager.
Before you begin
About this task
To define the data connections:
  1. Start IBM Rational® Data Manager and load the extract, transform, and load (ETL) catalog.
  2. Expand the Library > Connections node, double-click the data source, and click Connection details.
  3. On the left panel, select the connection type.
  4. On the right panel, specify the connection information.
  5. Click Test connection and make sure the connection is established.
  6. Click OK.

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