How to specify a new metadata database
1 To specify a new metadata database, perform the following tasks:
1 Point to the icon next to Metadata Database and choose Add new metadata database, as shown in
Figure 6‑21.
Figure 6‑21 Adding a new metadata database
2 On New Metadata Database, perform the following tasks, as shown in
Figure 6‑22:
1 In Metadata database name, type a name for the metadata database, such as ActuatePostgreSQL_MetadataDatabase.
2 In Database type, select the type of database connection to create, such as PostgreSQL.
3 In Database server, type the host name of the machine containing the database, such as localhost or the actual machine name if the database resides on a remote system.
4 In Database name, type the name for the database, such as iserver.
5 In Connection login, type the database application user name, such as iserver.
6 In Connection password, type the database application user password.
7 In Database port, specify a port number, such as 8432.
Figure 6‑22 Adding new metadata database properties
8 Choose Test.
The message, Connection tested successfully!, appears, if the connection properties are correct and there are no problems communicating with the database system, as shown in
Figure 6‑23. Choose OK.
Figure 6‑23 Viewing Connection tested successfully! message
On New Metadata Database, choose OK.
9 On Volumes, the ActuatePostgreSQL_MetadataDatabase appears, as shown in
Figure 6‑24.
Figure 6‑24 Viewing the metadata database
