How to Configure an Oracle 11g Data Source

Available in the Enterprise edition only.
The steps for configuring a data source for connecting to an Oracle 11g server are as follows:
  1. Open the Preferences dialog box and go to Data Sources.
  2. Click the New button in the Data Sources panel.

    The dialog box for configuring a data source is opened.

    Figure: Data Source Drivers Configuration Dialog Box

  3. Enter a unique name for the data source.
  4. Select Oracle in the driver Type drop-down list.
  5. Add the Oracle driver file using the Add Files button.
    The Oracle driver file is called ojdbc5.jar. The Driver files section lists download links for database drivers that are necessary for accessing Oracle databases in Oxygen XML Editor.
  6. Select the most appropriate Driver class.
  7. Click the OK button to finish the data source configuration.
Parent topic: How to Oracle 11g Support