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Connection Name | Name used to label the connection within WhereScape RED. Typically for SQL Server and DB2, this is Data Warehouse. For target databases like Greenplum, Netezza or PDW the Data Warehouse connection can be renamed to Repository. | ||
Connection Type | Indicates the connection source type or the connection method, such as Database, ODBC, Windows, or Unix. Select the ODBC connection type. | ||
Database Type | Type of database, the default is (local). | ||
ODBC Data Source Name (DSN) | ODBC Data Source Name (DSN) as defined in the Windows 32-bit ODBC Data Source Administrator.
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WhereScape RED Metadata Connection Indicator | Distinguish the special connection that identifies the WhereScape RED data warehouse/metadata repository. This option must be enabled for Data Warehouse/Metadata Repository type connections.
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ODBC
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Database |
Source Database Identifier or Database Name (e.g. as in DB2 or SQL Server).
Host/Server | The host or server that is used by scripts to pass to native tools. |
Database Port | The port that is used by scripts to pass to native tools. |
Database ID | The database ID. |
Work Directory | Used by |
Work Directory
RED to create temporary files for |
Native-ODBC extracts. The directory must exist and allow write access. |
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Advanced Connect Parameters
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Session User ID | Session User ID used for Advanced Connect. |
Session Password | Session Password used for Advanced Connect. |
Connection String | Used when establishing a connection, accepts automatic replacements of RED Tokens. |
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If the source database does not support Windows authentication, a username and password must be specified in the User ID and User Password fields below. |
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Options
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Extract User ID
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Extract User Password
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Database Password to use with the Extract User ID to log in to the source system to extract data.
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Administrator User ID
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Leave blank.
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Administrator User Password
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Leave blank.
Other
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Default Schema for Browsing | Optional comma-delimited list of schemas for the browser pane filter. Enter the schema(s) you want the connection to browse by default on the right browser pane. | ||
New Table Default Load Type | The default Load Type for new Load tables is created using this connection. Select the desired default load type from Native ODBC, Integration Services load, or ODBC load.
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New Table Default Load Script Connection | The default Script Connection to use when a Script-based load type is defined for a Load table object that is sourced from this connection. | ||
New Table Default Load Script Template | The default Script Template to use when a Script-based load type is defined for a Load table object that is sourced from this connection. | ||
Staging database |
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Data Type Mapping Set | Mapping Set to use when converting from a source database data type to a destination database data type. Setting this field to (Default) makes RED automatically select the relevant mapping set, otherwise, you can choose one of the standard mapping sets from the drop-down list or create a new set. | ||
When Connection is an OLAP Data Source | This section of fields is only relevant and will only be visible from a Data warehouse connection (where the Data warehouse field is enabled). These fields are required so that the data warehouse can be used as a source for the Analysis Services cubes. | ||
MSAS Connection String | Connection string to be used by Microsoft Analysis Services (MSAS) to connect to the data warehouse. For details on how to use the wizard to build the OLAP connection string, refer to OLAP Defining Data Source for the OLAP Cube.
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Connection Provider/Driver | Name of the Connection Provider/Driver to use to connect to the data warehouse database, when it is used as the data source for OLAP cubes. | ||
Data Warehouse Server | Data Warehouse Server Name, which is used when the data warehouse is used as the data source for OLAP cubes. | ||
Data Warehouse Database ID | Data Warehouse Database Identifier or Database Name. |
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Below are two examples of a Native ODBC Load.
If the source database supports Windows authentication, it is not necessary to specify a username and password: 
If the source database does not support Windows authentication, a username and password must be specified: 
