In this document, I will try to explain how to install JDBC drivers in BusinessObjects and how to create a connection.
Step 1:
Download the jdbc drivers of the database you are trying to connect which could be Oracle, Teradata, MS SQL,and etc. In this case, I will be using Oracle JDBC drivers.
The link to download oracle drivers:
Download the ojdbc6.jar file for this example and save it some place in your machine.
e.g. C:\JDBCDrivers
Step 2:
Go to the folder where BusinessObjects is installed.
E:\BusinessObjects\SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 4.0\dataAccess\connectionServer\jdbc
Under this folder find the “oracle.sbo” file and open it with a text editor like notepad.
If it is desired to be connected to a database other than Oracle, then locate file with the name of the database with SBO extension like teradata.sbo.
Step 3:
After you open the file in notepad. Find the tags below and insert line below stated in red.
<ClassPath>
<Path>$ROOT$/drivers/java/dbd_jdbcwrapper.jar</Path>
<Path>C:\JDBCDrivers\ojdbc6.jar</Path>
</ClassPath>
Step 4:
Create a database connection in Information Design Tool.
- New > Relational Connection
- Give a connection name and click Next
- Select the type of connection and click Next
- Enter connection parameters as below and click “Test Connection” button.
- Click “Finish”
For more information check Data Access Guide in the link below:
http://help.sap.com/businessobject/product_guides/sbo41/en/sbo41sp2_data_acs_en.pdf
Hi Zahid,
I dont have dbd_jdbcwrapper.jar under my Java folder on my client PC. would you know where do i get it from to install manually ?
Very helpful. Thanks