Create a new J2C authentication alias

Create the data source for the J2C authentication alias. Each data source (Framework Services, Reporting Services, Smart Notification) requires an authentication.

  1. Navigate to Resources > JDBC > Data sources > SQL data source.
  2. Click JAAS - J2C authentication data.
  3. Click New.
  4. Specify these values to create a new J2C authentication alias:
    Alias

    An alias of your choosing.

    User ID

    The SQL database user ID.

    Password

    The password for the SQL database user ID.

    Description

    A description for the database.

    Click OK.

  5. Click Save to save the configuration changes.
  6. Select the data source. In the Security Settings section, select the alias you created from the Component-managed authentication alias drop-down field.
  7. Click Apply and OK.
  8. Click Save to save the configuration changes.
  9. Restart the Application Server.
  10. Return to Resources > JDBC > Data sources.
  11. Select the data source and click Test connection.
    Note: If the connection test fails, verify all field values and passwords and test again.