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Linking to the Data Source (Windows version)

Step 1 of Address Book Configuration is as follows:

  1. Name for Address Book—This is an arbitrary name used to identify the Address Book in FootPrints, e.g., Widget Company Users.  The field in the wizard is pre-filled with the name entered during installation, but it can be changed here.  The name of the Address Book is visible to users in the Address Book.
  2. Data Source Name—From the drop-down list of databases available to you, select the one you want your FootPrints Workspace to use as the Address Book.  If you don't see the one you need, you may need to name the data source.
  3. Database Type—The database types currently supported for FootPrints running on Windows include SQL Server, Access, MySQL, and Oracle.  Based on the Data Source Name you select, FootPrints places a default value in this field based on data drivers associated with the data source.
  4. Server User—This is the name of the database login ID for the data source.  If you do not have this information, check with your System or Database Administrator.  If you configured the data source name, use the server user ID that you specified.
  5. Server Password—This is the password of the server user.  If you configured the data source name, use the server user password that you specified.  Your Database Administrator should have this information.

When you have finished with Step 1, click Next.