Connecting to Datasources

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There are two general categories of methods for connecting to a datasource.

Automatic	You can set datasources to automatically connect each time you open the application. You can do this when registering a datasource or as an option when explicitly connecting to a datasource. For details, see Registering Datasources and Manually Registering or Editing Datasources
Explicit	If you do not use the automatic connection option for a datasource, you must explicitly connect to a datasource before you can use that datasource.

The following topics provide instruction on explicit connection and disconnection options:

• Connecting to a Datsource From the Navigator/Explorer
• Connecting to Datasources from an Alphabetical Listing
• Disconnecting from a Datasource

Topics

• Registering Datasources