Data Sources

SQL macros use data sources to access databases. A data source defines the access parameters including credentials. The same database access information is required for each method. Similarly, the database must allow access using the information provided no matter which method is used.

Method	Primary Benefit	Key Attributes	Documentation	Express Edition	Pro Edition
Data source profiles	Convenience	SQL for Confluence specific configuration Convenience Configuration change in affect immediately File system access not needed Can reference application server defined data sources Recommended for evaluation, testing, short term scenarios Medium or heavier use scenarios should also employ Cache for Confluence	Data Source Profiles
Application server defined data source	Performance	Application server based configuration Best performance via connection pooling/reuse Requires Confluence restart after configuration change Recommended for long term/heavy use scenarios	Data source configuration - application server

Macro Security for data source access control

Macro Security for Confluence can be used to control access to specific data sources in the same way no matter what method is used.

Use Cache and Future macros around SQL macros

Give your users better response times and reduce the load on your server by using Cache for Confluence macros for heavy use scenarios.