Typical Workflow for Adding Data from Data Sources

Here are the common tasks for adding data from data sources.

Task	Description	More Information
Add a connection	Create a connection if the data source you want to use is either Oracle applications or a database.	Connecting to Oracle Application Data Sources Connecting to Database Data Sources
Create data source	Upload data from a file such as a spreadsheet. Retrieve data from Oracle applications and from databases if the data is not already cached. Creating a data source from Oracle applications or a database requires you to create a new connection or use an existing connection.	Adding Data from Data Sources
Blend data	Blend data from one data source with data from another data source.	Blending Data that You Added Changing Data Blending
Refresh data	Refresh data for files when newer data is available. Or refresh cache for Oracle applications and databases if the data is stale.	Refreshing Data that You Added
Extend uploaded data	Add new columns to the data source.	Modifying Uploaded Data Sources
Control sharing of data sources	Specify which users can access the data that you added.	Controlling Sharing of Data You Added
Remove data	Remove data that you added.	Removing Data that You Added