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The data source is referenced using the dataSource parameter (data source name) parameter. The exact configuration of a data source is specific to each of the databases database and application serversserver. A Confluence administrator must set up the configuration, and the Confluence application server must be restarted for changes to take effect. The configuration must has to be done very carefully as any errors in doing so, will render the data source unusable. Each Every database that is accessed in by Confluence requires a data source configuration.
Next Step: Configure Application Server Based Data Sources
With global settings now in place, the next step is to bring you up to speed on data sources and data source profiles.
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