Testing a Connection Profile

Ping the data source/enterprise resource to test a connection profile.

1. Open Data Source Enterprise Explorer.
2. Expand the category for the connection profile you want to test
3. Right-click the connection profile and select Ping.
4. Choose from the following:

   Table 1. Ping options

   Option	Action
   If the ping fails	Verify that the data source/enterprise resource is running and check the connection profile properties.
   To view error information	Click Details in the Error dialog.
   If the ping succeeds	Click OK.