Create a new data source

  1. Navigate to Resources > JDBC > JDBC Providers > MSSQL Data Provider > Data sources.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify these values to create a new data source:
    Data source name

    Provide a name for your data source.

    JNDI name

    For each data source, specify the unique JNDI name for each application:

    • jdbc/LawsonFS for Framework Services.

    • jdbc/LawsonRS for Reporting Services, if this application is being installed.

    • jdbc/LawsonSN for Smart Notification, if this application is being installed.

    Click Next.

  4. Specify the values for the database:
    Database name

    The name of the database used for the Infor BI for Lawson application. For example: LawsonFS.

    Server name

    The name of the database server.

    Port number

    The port number used by the database server.

    Click Next.

  5. On the Setup Security Alias screen, click Next.
  6. On the summary screen, click Finish.
  7. Click Save to save the current configuration.
  8. Repeat the steps to create a new data source for Reporting Services and Smart Notification, as applicable.