Creating a database connection

You must create a database connection so that Content Platform Engine can connect to the database that is used by object stores and isolated regions.

To create a database connection:

1. Open your completed Installation and Upgrade Worksheet file.
   Tip: In the worksheet file, verify that the Data > Filter > AutoFilter command is enabled, and filter by ACCE: Create a Database Connection in the Installation or Configuration Program column.
2. Start IBM® Administration Console for Content Platform Engine if you did not already do so:
   1. On any computer, open a browser and navigate to the IBM Administration Console for Content Platform Engine logon page:
      • In a standard availability environment, the logon page is at http://CPE_Server:port/acce. CPE_Server is the name of the system where Content Platform Engine is deployed. port is the HTTP port that is used by the application server where Content Platform Engine is deployed.
      • In a high availability environment, the logon page is at http://virtual_server:port/acce. virtual_server is the name of the load balancer or proxy server where the clusters of Content Platform Engine is deployed. port is the port number of the load balancer or proxy server.
      
   2. Log on as the gcd_admin user.
3. In the navigation pane of IBM Administration Console for Content Platform Engine, expand your FileNet® P8 domain. Within the domain, expand the folders Global Configuration > Administration > Database Connections. Right-click Database Connections and choose New Database Connection to start the New Database Connection wizard.
4. Complete the wizard by using the values in your worksheet. The values that are displayed in the wizard screens are default values, which you must change to match your site.