To create a new connection with a data source, you need to follow the steps as mentioned below, perform the following steps.
Go to Navigate – > Administration – > Configure – > Connections tab.
Click the Add button.
In the Connection Name text field, specify name of the enter a name for this new connection.
Select the Provider Name from the list.
In respective text fields, specify information for new connection connections depending on the chosen data provider.
Click the Test button to test the validity of the connection detail.
Click Save to save the tested connection.
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