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The data source is referenced using the dataSource parameter (data source name). The exact configuration of a data source is specific to each database and application server. A Confluence administrator must set up the configuration, and the Confluence application server must be restarted for changes to take effect. The configuration has to be done very carefully as any errors in doing so, will render the data source unusable. Every database accessed by Confluence requires a data source configuration.
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step: Configure
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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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