How to Configure PostgreSQL 8.3 Data Source Drivers

To configure a data source for connecting to a PostgreSQL server, follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://jdbc.postgresql.org/download.html and download the PostgreSQL 8.3 JDBC3 driver.
  2. Open the Preferences dialog box (Options > Preferences) and go to Data Sources.
  3. Click the New button in the Data Sources panel.

    The dialog box for configuring a data source is opened.

  4. Enter a unique name for the data source.
  5. Select PostgreSQL in the driver Type drop-down list.
  6. Click the Add Files button and select the PostgreSQL driver file that you downloaded.
    The PostgreSQL driver file is called postgresql-8.3-603.jdbc3.jar.
  7. Select the most appropriate Driver class.
  8. Click the OK button to finish the data source configuration.
  9. Continue on to configure your PostgreSQL connection.