Dashboard Data Source Wizard

• Sep 06, 2025

The Dashboard Data Source Wizard allows you to create and configure data sources.

To open the Dashboard Data Source Wizard, do the following:

1. In the Dashboard Menu, click Data Sources.

2. Click Add to add a data source.

3. Click Create data source… to open the Dashboard Data Source Wizard.

Data Source Types

DatabaseObtains data from all major data providers (Microsoft SQL Server, XML data, Microsoft Access, Oracle, etc.).JSONConnects to JSON-formatted data.OLAP Data SourceConnects to OLAP cubes.MongoDBCreates a MongoDB data source.Data FederationCreates a federated data source from the existing data sources.

Tip

You can customize data source types displayed on the wizard’s start page.

See the following help topic for more information: Hide Data Source Types.

See Also

Customize the Dashboard Data Source Wizard