To create a JDBC data source in WebLogic Server:

1. Log in to the WebLogic administration console as an administrator: http://localhost:7101/console.

2. Click Services, then JDBC Data sources.

3. Click New and select the Generic data source menu option to create a JDBC data source.

   Figure 14-14 Generic Data Source

   
   Description of "Figure 14-14 Generic Data Source"

4. Enter the JDBC data source information (name and JNDI name), then click Next.

   Figure 14-15 JDBC Data Source and JNDI

   
   Description of "Figure 14-15 JDBC Data Source and JNDI"

5. Accept the defaults on the next two pages.

6. Enter the database connection information: service name, host, port, and user credentials.

   Figure 14-16 Create JDBC Data Source

   
   Description of "Figure 14-16 Create JDBC Data Source"

7. Click Next to continue.

8. Click the Test Configuration button to validate the connection and click Next to continue.

   Figure 14-17 Validate connection

   
   Description of "Figure 14-17 Validate connection"

9. Select the server target and click Finish.

   Figure 14-18 Create JDBC Data Source

   
   Description of "Figure 14-18 Create JDBC Data Source"

The JDBC data gets added to the data source table and the JNDI name is added to the combo box list in the create container dialog.