Create a new Database
Create a new Database Transaction using the New Database Transaction Wizard.
Above the BIRT sample database is used, and is available through Help > Install New Software (and select category Business Intelligence, Reporting Tools = BIRT).
Select New to add a new Connection Profile.
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Connect to an existing Database
Before a database transaction can be created, a Connection Profile needs to be created. It contains information that specifies the JDBC driver and parameters, database name and location, and sometimes a user account for accessing the data.