Data Source Setup

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Overview

As discussed, each Dashboard Query relies on a data source for the data it contains. Classic Dashboards support both native (InFocus) and third party data sources- selected when building the query. This means that, in addition to your InFocus data, you can utilize outside data across other areas of business.

 

Third party data sources are considered either external (e.g. SQL Database, etc.) or custom. External Data Sources can be configured globally in AD>Global Settings or when building the Dashboard Query using a connection string.

 

Note

 

Most users will simply use the default InFocus data source. If InFocus will be your only data source, no additional data source setup is required.

 

 

Tutorial

1.Browse to Administration>Global Settings
2.Click the External Data Sources tab
3.Complete the grid as appropriate
oIf checked, Use Integrated Security will use Windows Authentication
4.Click Save

 

 

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