How to configure an eXist Connection

 

Figure 13.12. The Connection Configuration Dialog

The Connection Configuration Dialog

 
  1. Go to Preferences -> Data Sources. In the Connections panel click the New button.

  2. Enter a unique name for this connection and select one of the previously configured eXist data sources from the Data Source combo box.

  3. Fill-in the Connection Details

    XML DB URI

    URI to the installed eXist engine.

    User

    User name to access the eXist database engine.

    Password

    Password to access the eXist database engine.

    Collection

    eXist organizes all documents in hierarchical collections. Collections are like directories. They are used to group related documents together. This text field allows the user to set the default collection name.

  4. Click OK.