A data source is an object that enables a Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) client to obtain a database connection. The data source has a collection of database connections called a connection pool. An application can request a connection from the data source, use the connection to access the database, and then close the connection. Rather than actually close the connection, however, the data source places it back in the connection pool to be used again. Data sources can be created as part of the configuration of an instance of WebLogic Server. When that server comes up, (or the data source is deployed), the server creates database connections to fill the connection pool of its data source.
This tutorial covers using the Oracle WebLogic Server 12c (12.1.1) administration console to create a data source and its connection pool. The connections are to an Oracle Database.
Before starting this tutorial you should complete Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Installing WebLogic Server and Creating a Domain and Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Configuring Managed Servers.
Release Date: 09-Mar-12
Duration: 30 minutes
Credited To: Bill Bell
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