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  1. Preface
  2. Understanding PowerExchange for Lotus Notes
  3. PowerExchange for Lotus Notes Configuration
  4. Lotus Notes Sources
  5. Lotus Notes Targets
  6. Lotus Notes Mappings
  7. Lotus Notes Sessions
  8. Appendix A: Lotus Notes Datatype Reference
  9. Appendix B: Error Messages
  10. Appendix C: Glossary

PowerExchange for Lotus Notes User Guide for PowerCenter

PowerExchange for Lotus Notes User Guide for PowerCenter

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Creating a DSN

Creating a DSN

Create a DSN to connect to the Domino server. A DSN contains connection information such as server name, password, and Notes database file name.
You can create a DSN in the following situations:
  • You need to connect to a Domino server for which a DSN is not available.
  • You need to connect to the Domino server for which a DSN is available. However, you do not have the privileges to connect to the Domino server through this DSN.
  1. In the Source Analyzer, click Sources > Import from Lotus Notes.
    The Import Lotus Notes Source dialog box appears.
  2. Click the Browse button.
    The Create DSN dialog box appears.
  3. Enter the following DSN parameters:
    DSN Parameter
    Description
    Data Source Name
    Name for the DSN.
    User ID File
    Absolute path for the User ID file. This file stores the credentials and the Lotus Notes certificates for the user.
    Password
    Password to connect to the Domino server.
    Server Name
    Name of the Domino server.
    Import Mail Database
    Imports email metadata.
  4. Click Authenticate.
    A list of databases on the server appears.
  5. Select the database.
  6. Click OK.
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