WebSphere 5 Data Source 5 Configuration

Click on the “New” button.
Enter a name for this data source in “Name” (e.g. Oracle Datasource).
Enter the jndi name in “JNDI Name” (e.g. jdbc/Oracle).
All other values are set to the default values by clicking 'OK'
Click “OK” and the new data source has been created.
Now select the new data source.
Click on “Custom Properties” in the section “Additional Properties”.
After you have clicked on the “New” button enter “serverName” in the field “Name”.
In the field “Value” enter the name of the server (e.g. LocalHost).
Click “OK”
Now enter in the same way the value for “serviceName”.
After this you should have the following four entries in the “Custom Properties” list.
Click on “Save” and the data source configuration is finished!

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