6.2.1.1 Creating the LiveCycle data source

Within the WebLogic Server cluster, first create a JDBC data source that will link to the LiveCycle database.

To create the LiveCycle data source:

  1. In the WebLogic Server Administration Console, under Domain Structure, click Services > JDBC > Data Sources.

  2. Under Change Center, click Lock & Edit, and then click New.

  3. (Optional) In the Name box, enter the name for the data source (for example, type IDP_DS).

  4. In the JNDI Name box, enter IDP_DS as the name of the data source.

  5. In the Database list, select the database type that matches your database, and then click Next.

  6. In the Database Driver list, select the appropriate database driver for your database, and then click Next.

  7. Select Supports Global Transactions, select Emulate Two-Phase Commit, and then click Next.

  8. In the Database Name box, enter the name of the database.

  9. In the Host Name box, enter the IP address of the computer hosting the database.

  10. In the Port box, enter the port number of the computer hosting the database.

  11. In the Database User Name box, enter the user name for the database.

  12. In the Password box, enter the password for the database and then enter it again in the ConfirmPassword box.

  13. Click Next and then click Test Configuration. A confirmation response is displayed, confirming that the database configuration is correct.

  14. When the test succeeds, click Finish.

  15. Under Change Center, click Activate Changes.

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