Create a New Data Source

This topic describes how to create a new data source based on the existing data connection.

Create a Data Source for a New Dashboard

The New page allows you to specify a title for a dashboard and bind the dashboard to a data source. Click the Create data source... button to invoke the Dashboard Data Source Wizard where you can create a new data source based on the predefined data connection.

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Note

The SQL data connection requires a query or a stored procedure for further work. Refer to the following article for information on how to manage queries: Manage SQL Queries.

Select the data source type. The wizard guides you through the steps needed to configure a new data source.

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The next step is to connect a dashboard to a data source.

Create a Data Source for the Existing Dashboard

You can create a new data source based on the predefined connection for the existing dashboard. Refer to the following topic for more information: Manage Data Sources.