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In this article we provide detail and an example for creating a connection profile in WebReports.  

Why Create A Connection Profile?

Connection profiles are used to connect to your database and communicate between VDM.

Where Can You Create a Connection Profile?

You can create connection profiles on the Connection page located under the Management tab of the WebReports navigation bar.

Video Tutorial: 

Steps To Create a Connection Profile.

1. Click on the Management tab of Web Reports navigation bar, then select Connections.

2. Click the add button to add a new connection profile.

3. Enter your Connection Profile name.

4. Select the connection type for your database. 

5. Enable / Disable Prefix TO/Schema Name.

6. Enter your Server.

7. Enter your Database. 

8. Enter Instance (NOT REQUIRED).

9. Enter Port. (NOT REQUIRED)

10. Enter your User Name. Note: Trusted Connection does not require username / password.

11. Enter your Password. Note: Trusted Connection does not require username / password.

12. Verify successful connection using the Test Connection button.

13. Your new connection profile will then be listed on the Connection Profiles page.