Data connections tell KnowledgeKube models where and how to access external data. After a connection is established, it can be used by all administrators on the repository, unless it is made private.
With a model's Definition tab selected, you can view a list of connections available to that model's repository by clicking 
in the toolbar at the top of the tab.
Accessing the current model's data sources via the toolbar.
Next, switch to the Your Connections panel.
Viewing the data connections in the current repository.
A toolbar at the top of the panel contains options for interacting with data source connections.
The Your Connections toolbar.
The options in this toolbar are as follows:
| Icon | Name | Description | Further Reading |
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Add New Connection | Add a new connection to the current repository. The process required to create this connection will differ based on whether you want a SQL Server connection or another type of connection. | Creating a SQL Server Data Connection / Creating a Data Connection |
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Refresh Connections | Refresh the list of data connections to reflect recent changes made to the repository. | |
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Filter Connections | Click the small arrow to open a menu containing data provider types. Selecting a type will filter the main list, showing only connections whose type matches your selection. |
To the right of the toolbar is the Filter field, which can help you locate a specific connection. To do this, type a full or partial string into the field and press Return. Any connection whose name does not include the specified text will be hidden. You can remove the active filter by deleting the contents of the filter field and pressing Return once more.
Filtering the list of data connections.
Buttons at the bottom of the panel let you modify the list of connections.
Use these buttons to manage your data connections.
For more information about these options, refer to the following topics:
| Button | Description | Further Reading |
|---|---|---|
| New | Create a data connection in the current repository. The process required to create this will differ based on whether you want to access a SQL Server database or something else. | Creating a SQL Server Data Connection / Creating a Data Connection |
| Edit | Modify data connection properties. | Editing a Data Connection |
| Remove | Permanently remove a data connection. | Deleting a Data Connection |
Buttons on the right-hand side of the panel let you view and modify aspects of the selected connection:
- Settings - Opens the Provider Settings dialog, where you can change fundamental details about the connection, including the server address, authentication details, and the name of the database it connects to. The interface varies depending on whether or not the connection is to a SQL server database.
- View - Opens the Connection String Settings dialog, where you can see basic information about the connection.