Test the JDBC URL for a JDBC Data Service

To test the JDBC connection string for a JDBC data service, use this procedure.

1. In Data Services , in the ribbon click Open.
2. In the Open dialog box, select a JDBC data service and then click OK.
3. In the Connection section, click Test URL.
   Select Show Testing Dialog to open the Test JDBC URL dialog box. This dialog displays the data service's connection information, and you can modify and retest as necessary.
4. Click Test. A message describes the success or failure of the test.

Note: If the connection fails, alter the JDBC Connection URL and the credentials in the Test JDBC URL dialog box, retest, and click Accept Values when you achieve a successful result. You must click File > Save or Save to update the configuration with your changes.

Note: For information about previewing how a data service will be displayed to a Designer Person who creates and designs label templates, forms, and applications for use by Data Providers. and how results from a data service will be displayed to a Data Provider Person or process that enters data into a form or other data entry view for a label that was configured by a Designer. A user acting as a Data Provider requires the DOCUMENT_PRINTER role or equivalent permissions., see Preview a JDBC Data Service.