Connecting to the database

In order to connect to the database and use the shift bypass technique, you have to be a Metrix administrator or a system administrator. See About User Roles for more information.

1. Open Metrix using the shift bypass technique.
2. Log in.
3. Choose the menu option "File:Connection" to open the Data Link Properties window.
   
   Figure: Connecting to the database via the Data Link Properties dialog
4. Type the name of the server on which the database is located in the Select or enter a server name: field or click the arrow button and select it from the list.
5. Select the Use a specific user name and password: option and type your user name and password into the fields.
6. Select the Select the database on the server: drop-down list and select the database from the list.
7. Click the Test connection button.
8. Click the OK button.

See Problem -- My Metrix Server installation fails during the configuration wizard for information for manually connecting the server files to the database.