Additional new connections in sql developer
Here are the steps to create a new connection in SQL Developer:
Step 1: Launch SQL Developer
Open SQL Developer on your computer. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the Oracle website.
Step 2: Click on the "Connections" Tab
Once SQL Developer is open, click on the "Connections" tab in the top menu bar.
Step 3: Click on the "New" Button
In the "Connections" tab, click on the "New" button to create a new connection.
Step 4: Enter Connection Details
In the "Create New Database Connection" dialog box, enter the following details:
- Username: Enter the username you want to use to connect to the database.
- Password: Enter the password for the username.
- Database: Enter the name of the database you want to connect to.
- Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the database server.
- Port: Enter the port number used by the database server (default is 1521).
- SID: Enter the System ID (SID) of the database (optional).
Step 5: Choose the Connection Type
Choose the type of connection you want to create:
- Oracle: Choose this option if you are connecting to an Oracle database.
- MySQL: Choose this option if you are connecting to a MySQL database.
- Microsoft SQL Server: Choose this option if you are connecting to a Microsoft SQL Server database.
- Other: Choose this option if you are connecting to a different type of database.
Step 6: Test the Connection
Click the "Test" button to test the connection. If the connection is successful, you will see a message indicating that the connection was successful.
Step 7: Save the Connection
Click the "Save" button to save the connection. You can now use this connection to query the database.
Additional Tips
- You can save multiple connections in SQL Developer by clicking on the "Save As" button and giving the connection a name.
- You can also create a connection to a database using the "Quick Connect" feature by clicking on the "Quick Connect" button in the "Connections" tab.
- If you are having trouble connecting to a database, you can check the connection details and try again.