The Jet Data Manager can connect to a wide variety of data sources through CDATA connectors. This article will outline how to add and manage CData connectors in the Jet Data Manager.
Add a new provider
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To open the CData providers window go to Tools, then select Manage CData Providers.
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Once the window opens, click Add.
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A list of CData providers will appear. Scroll through the list till you find the correct provider, check the box next to the Name field and then click OK.
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The provider will then be downloaded. Once the download completes click Close.
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You can now use the provider you downloaded in a CData connector.
Manage existing providers
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To open the CData providers window go to Tools, then select Manage CData Providers.
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Once the provider window opens, select the provider you want to manage. Click Delete, if you want to remove the provider. If a new version of a provider is available, the Update option will be available. Click the Update option to upgrade the provider to the latest version.
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Click Close to exit the provider window when you're finished managing your CData providers.
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