How to Configure Data Source in Weblogic Console

This blog explains about creating a data source in Web logic console. ADF Applications can use this data source reference in Application Module configurations, and when the application deployed to Web logic console, ADF application will connect to database using the Data source which is defined in Web Logic Console

Implementation

 - Ensure, Weblogic server is up and running , Login to Weblogic Console, Choose Services as shown below, Click on 'Data Sources'

- Choose New -> Generic Data Source as shown below.

- Enter valid name and JNDI Name as shown below

- Choose the Database driver based on the database which you are going to connect.

- Enter the valid values for Database name, Host Name, Port , User Name and Password as shown below

- Choose Next, then verify all the details, Test the DB details by clicking on 'Test Conifguration' button as shown below.

- Finally choose the targets where you want to use the data source.

- You have successfully conrigured data source.