WebSphere V3.5 Handbook

10.3. Administration of data sources

Administration of a data source requires creating a DataSource via the WebSphere Administrative Console or via XMLConfig. Creation of a data source requires specification of a DataSource name (the logical JNDI name), the name of the underlying datasource (DBMS name) as well as the database driver to be utilized.

From the administrative console, select Topology view -> WebSphere Administrative Domain, then right click and select Create -> DataSource as shown in Figure 255 on page 380.

Figure 255. Create DataSource from Topology view

Then you will get the Create a DataSource window as shown in Figure 256 ...