Databases

This feature is only available in Enterprise Edition.

 

 

You can enable searching of Databases by clicking the "Databases" button on the "Where to Search" ribbon.  When enabled, the button will be highlighted orange.  Identity Finder will search the database you specify.  To specify databases, click the Databases button's dropdown menu, then select "Manage Connections".  The Database Connection List page Identity Finder Personal Information File dialog will appear:

 

 

Click the browse button (the "..." button next to the Database Connection field).  You will see the Data Link Properties dialog:

 

 

This is a Windows dialog and shows you a list of all OLE DB providers you can access.  Select the appropriate provider like Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server, then hit Next.  Now you will see the Connection tab.  

 

 

In field #1, enter the server name.  In field #2 enter your credentials.  If your logged into Windows with the appropriate credentials, choose the ”Use Windows NT Integrated Security” option, otherwise Use a specific user name and password.  In field #3, select the database.  If you use the drop down, you will see a list of available databases.

 

Next press test.  If successful, press OK and you will be taken back to the Identity Finder dialog for Database Connections.  Press Add.  If you need to edit your connection you may highlight it and press the "Edit" button.  Finally press OK to save your changes and exit the dialog.