• DSN means "Data Source Name".ODBC DSNs provide ability to connect to databases using a common name rather than complex connection strings.
• Log on to your domain.Locate the domain for which you wish create a DSN.
• Click "Domains" icon and select the correct domain by clicking on it in "Domains" page.
• Scroll down and click on "ODBC DSNs" icon.
• As you can see there are currently no DSNs for this domain.Let's create a new one.
• Click "Add New".
• Select the type of database you will be using by selecting the radio button beside corresponding icon.For this tutorial we will use MySQL.Click "Next".
• Create a name for the DSN.
• Make sure you have right database selected from the dropdown menu.
• Click "Save".
• You have successfully created a DSN.

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