Connecting to Data Sources  
 
 

Studio uses the Database Connection Manager in the ColdFusion Server to connect to remote data sources.

 
 
  To add an RDS server for database access:  
 
  1. Click the Remote Files tab.
  2. Right-click in the file list and select Add RDS Server.
  3. Complete the Remote Host fields in the Configure RDS Server dialog:
    • Description -- Required. The name that appears in the server list.
    • Host Name -- Required. The server domain name, such as www.allaire.com or an IP address.
    • User Name -- Required if the server is password-protected. Open the ColdFusion Administrator Server page to edit the Studio password.
    • Password -- Optional. If the server is password-protected you must use a password. Open the ColdFusion Administrator Server page to edit the Studio password.
    • Port -- Required. The port on the server used by the Web server. Use default unless specified by server administrator.
    • Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) -- Optional. Allows exchanges between Studio and the server to be encrypted via SSL.
  4. Complete the ColdFusion RDS Security fields:
    • User Name -- Required if the server is password-protected. Open the ColdFusion Administrator Server page to edit or disable the Studio password.
    • Password -- Optional. If the server is password-protected you must use a password. Open the ColdFusion Administrator Server page to edit or disable the Studio password.
  5. Click Prompt for Password to enable these entries.
  6. Click OK to complete the dialog.


 
 
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