Save Database Password in Report File

Post Author: David B
CA Forum: General
I'm accessing an Oracle database that requires me to use a password, both in CR XI designer, and with the Report Viewer control in Visual Basic 6. This database requires me to enter a password to connect, and I can't change that requirement. I'd like to embed the password into my report file so that the user won't have to enter it each time they run the report, and cannot find any mechnism to allow for this. How might I accomplish this goal?

In Business Object you will find out "Enable Database Credentials" for each user. You need to assign your database credential over there. If you don't have admin account in Business Object then contact your BO Administrator.

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