How to Configure PostgreSQL Data Source Drivers
To configure a data source for connecting to a PostgreSQL server, follow these steps:
- Go to https://jdbc.postgresql.org/download/ and download the PostgreSQL JDBC3 driver specific for your server version.
- Open the Preferences dialog box and go to Data Sources.
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Click the New
button in the Data Sources panel.
The dialog box for configuring a data source is opened.
- Enter a unique name for the data source.
- Select PostgreSQL in the driver Type drop-down list.
- Click the Add Files button and select the PostgreSQL driver file that you downloaded.
- Select the most appropriate Driver class.
- Click the OK button to finish the data source configuration.
- Continue to configure your PostgreSQL connection.