Getting started with configuring data sources

As a data administrator, these tasks can help you get started on configuring the data sources that the templates connect with to retrieve data.

The following figure summarizes some of the tasks involved. Click any area of the diagram to see more information.

Image map for getting started with configuring
data sources Creating schemas for data sources using Rational Publishing Engine Creating a document template Template development process Connecting to a data source Managing synchronization Combining templates

Overview

You can read the following topics before you configure the data sources.

Conceptual help topic.Data source authentication
Some data sources require authentication to access the data on a protected server. When Rational Publishing Engine has to retrieve data from a protected server, each authentication type is tested automatically until the correct one for the data source is found.
Conceptual help topic. Setting preferences
Use the preference options to specify a local or remote installation, the location of the template library, the preview preferences, the Document Studio preferences, and more.
Conceptual help topic. Template development process
Review the general template process overview.

Getting started

The following topics guide you through the tasks for configuring data sources.

Task help topic. Managing document generation jobs in the monitor and control servlet
You can use the monitor and control servlet to review job information, change the state of a job, delete a job, search for a job, and review a job alarm.
Task help topic. Adding data source schema
Templates operate with data schemas, not with actual data sources. You can add a data source schema to an open template.

Samples, tutorials, and videos

Multimedia link Rational Publishing Engine Playlist on YouTube
Watch videos from the IBM Rational Education team on how to use Rational Publishing Engine or how to integrate data sources with Rational Publishing Engine.
Tutorials link Rational Publishing Engine Examples and Tutorials
Review developerWorks examples and tutorials on how to use Rational Publishing Engine.

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