Auto-Discovering Data Sources
TDV provides an auto-discovery feature that automatically discovers and displays relational data sources that are visible on the local area network. If a large number of relational data sources and servers are on the network, the scan results might take a long time to complete. It is usually more efficient to add data sources manually. See
Adding Relational Data Sources.
To auto-discover data sources on your network
1. Choose the File > New > Data Source.
2. In the New Physical Data Source dialog, click Auto Discovery.
The dialog for scanning the network for data sources opens.
3. Accept the default name displayed in the Machine Name field or type the name of the computer from which to scan the network, and click Scan Network.
TDV searches for data sources (using data source default port settings) on the network and displays a list of host computers where specific data sources are visible to the machine specified in Machine Name.
4. Select a machine name (or IP address) and click Next.
Each scan allows for a single addition of a relational data source.