What is Data Source Name in SAP MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity?

SAP Term: Data Source Name

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: Data structure that describes for ODBC the access data that is needed to be able to create a connection to a specific database. You define the name of the data source and the configuration in the ODBC Data Source Administrator. This database can then be used by PCo as a data source.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Data Source Name (DSN) is a term used in SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity to refer to the source of data that is used to connect to a plant. It is a unique identifier that is used to identify the source of the data and can be used to access the data from the plant. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a DSN, you must first create it in SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity. This can be done by selecting the “Create Data Source Name” option from the menu. Once created, you can then use the DSN to access data from the plant. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a DSN, make sure to give it a unique name that will help you easily identify it in the future. Additionally, make sure that you have all of the necessary information for connecting to the plant before creating the DSN. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to create and use a DSN in SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, please refer to the official SAP documentation.