Remap Data Sources

When you migrate library items from one system to another, it is likely that you will have to remap the connection strings and/or passwords of the data sources when you import them to the new system.

Option Description
X.509 certificate subject Select a valid X.509 certificate. This is used to protect the security of the passwords used to connect to data sources when exporting and importing them. The valid certificates that are installed locally on your computer are listed in the drop-down list.
Note: The selected certificate must also be installed on the node that runs the Automation Services jobs.
Data sources library folder Defines the location of the library folder that contains the data sources to be repmapped.
Note: This is optional. However, if you do not specify a library folder, you must include the entire path for each data source that you add.
Browse Opens the Browse Library dialog where you can select a library folder. Only available if you are connected to the library.
Data sources Lists the currently added data sources.
Note: If you have not specified a Data sources library folder, you must include the entire path for each data source that you add.
Add Opens a dialog where you can specify a new data source. See below
Edit Opens a dialog where you can edit the selected data source. See below.
Remove Removes the selected data source from the list.
Import Opens a dialog where you can select a previously exported file. All the data sources that are included in the file will be added to the list.
Connection string Specifies the current connection string for the selected data source. To change it, enter a new connection string in the text field.
Reset Resets the modified connection string to the one that was originally set for the selected data source.
Password The current password for the selected data source.
Change Opens a dialog where you can enter a new password for the selected data source.
Reset Resets the modified password to the one that was originally set for the data source.

Add Data Source dialog
Option Description
Name Enter a name for the new or edited data source.
In library folder Displays the location and name of the library folder that contains the data source.
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