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.


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.