HP Intelligent Management Center Standard Software Platform - Manual (Page 119)

• Access/Excel (DAO)
This option lets you connect to a supported database type (Access,
dBASE, Excel, Lotus, and so on). You can create a new connection
using the Make New Connection option.
• Database Files
This option shows a list of standard PC databases that reside locally.
You can use Find Database File to browse for a PC database using
the Open dialog box.
• ODBC (RDO)
This option shows a list of ODBC data sources you have already
configured for use.
• OLAP
This option opens the OLAP Connection Browser so you can choose
an OLAP cube as a data source.
• OLE DB (ADO)
This option shows a list of OLE DB providers you have already
configured for use. You can also specify a Microsoft Data Link file to
use.
• Repository
This folder shows you the contents of your repository through the
BusinessObjects Enterprise Explorer.
Note:
The data source options available in the Create New Connections folder
depend on the data access components selected during installation.
Adding tables
After selecting the data source, you can add one or more tables to base your
report on.
Crystal Reports 2008 SP3 User's Guide 119
6 Introduction to Reporting
Creating a new report