How can i connect to a Database Server (live data)?

hi,
i'm trying to figure out how i can create a dashboard that's connected to live data coming from a Database server.  i have the username and password and the DB name, but can't find a direct way from within SAP dashboard design where i can make the connection.
MUST i go through XML?
i know other tools like Tableu that allow direct connections to the server.
is this possible?

Hi Sam
Please refer to the tutorial http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-7946 and under "Connecting to Data Sources" section you will get the step by step guidance of various data connectivity options..
Basically the options available under Data > Connections > Add and Query Browser in Dashboards 4 are your options.
If you want to write direct SQL to get data you have to use add-ons InfoBurst like InfoBurst infosol.com/solutions/infoburst/
Runali

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