How to Configure PostgreSQL 8.3 Data Source Drivers
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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 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.

    Figure: Data Source Drivers Configuration Dialog Box
    Figure: Data Source Drivers Configuration Dialog Box
  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.