#### To create a JDBC resource

A JDBC resource (data source) provides applications with a means of connecting to a database.

##### Before You Begin

Before creating a JDBC resource, first create a JDBC connection pool. See Broken Link (Target ID: ABLIQ).

1. Expand the Resources, then JDBC node.

2. Select the JDBC Resources node.

3. Click New from the JDBC Resources page.

4. Specify the Resource settings as follows:

   - JNDI Name: Specify a unique name. The JNDI name organizes and locates components within a distributed computing environment similarly to the way that card catalogs organize and represent locations of books in a library. Consequently, the JNDI name becomes an important method of accessing the JDBC resource. By convention, the name begins with the `jdbc/` string. For example: `jdbc/payrolldb`. Don't forget the forward slash.

   - Pool Name: Choose the connection pool to be associated with the new JDBC resource.

   - Description: Type a short description of the resource.

   - Status: If you want the resource to be unavailable, deselect the Enabled checkbox. By default, the resource is available (enabled) as soon as it is created.

5. Click OK.

##### More Information
Equivalent asadmin command

`create-jdbc-resource`

##### See Also

- Broken Link (Target ID: ABLKY)

- Broken Link (Target ID: FXJBD)

- Broken Link (Target ID: ABLIQ)

- Broken Link (Target ID: ABLJB)

- Broken Link (Target ID: ABLJC)