How to use a Database?

1. Create a new Database
   

2. Connect to an existing Database

Create a new Database

Create a new Database Transaction using the New Database Transaction Wizard.

Above the BIRT sample database is used, and is available through Help > Install New Software (and select category Business Intelligence, Reporting Tools = BIRT).

Select New to add a new Connection Profile.

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Connect to an existing Database

Before a database transaction can be created, a Connection Profile needs to be created. It contains information that specifies the JDBC driver and parameters, database name and location, and sometimes a user account for accessing the data.