About data connections

You can connect to data sources on various server types and use them to create datasets.

You can add and manage connections to the following data sources:

• IBM Cognos TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics Cubes
• IBM Cognos TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics Cube Views
• IBM Cognos packages:
  • Relational package
  • DMR package
  • PowerCube
  • Dynamic Cube
  • TM1/PA cube
• Databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
• Data files (automatically added when you upload a file when creating a dataset)

For the whole list of supported data sources, see Data sources.

You can add a data connection in two ways:

• Directly from the Data connections pane
• During the creation of a dataset

For details on how to add and manage data connections, see the following topics:

• Data connections pane
• Add data connections