Use the following procedure to add a data file to a datastore database:
- In the
Tree pane, select the
item.
- Right-click the item and choose
Add.
The
Add Deployment Path dialog box appears.
- In the
Database Server Instance field, use the list to select the database server to use, or type the server details in the field, and click
Next.
For example, for a SQL Express installation on the local machine, type
(local)\sqlexpress
Micro Focus Enterprise Server for .NET connects to the database server and displays confirmation that it can connect.
- In the
Define Datastore dialog box, click
Create New.
- In the
Data Store Name field, type a name for your datastore, and click
Create.
This is the name used by programs running in a region to locate the data store.
Micro Focus Enterprise Server for .NET creates the data store, and displays it under the
Data Store item.
- Choose
from the Data Store menu or click the
Upload icon, then in the Upload File dialog box, locate and upload the VSAM file to import.
- Click the
Refresh button to display the uploaded file's details in the editor.
The following details display:
- Filename
- Format
- Number of keys
- Maximum record length