Defining the connection parameters

You can add an Oracle database to Qlik Compose to use as a source.

To add an Oracle source database to Qlik Compose:

1. In the New Data Source window, enter the information as described in the table below.

   Data source fields

   Field	Description
   Type	Select Oracle.
   Server Name	Specify the name or IP address of the Oracle server machine. OR Specify the TNS name.
   Port	If you specified a TNS name in the Server Name field, make sure that this field is empty. Optionally, change the default port.
   User Name	Specify your user name for accessing the Oracle database. The specified user must have read/write privileges on the Oracle database.
   Password	Specify your password for accessing the Oracle database.
   SID	If you specified a TNS name in the Server Name field, make sure that this field is empty. Otherwise, specify the Oracle SID.
   Schema	Specify the schema containing the source tables.

2. Click Test Connection to verify that Compose is able to establish a connection with the specified database.

3. Click OK to save your settings.

   The database is added to the list on the left side of the Manage Databases window.