Adding data connections

A data connection is a connection between your solution and an external data source, such as a database, Web service, or SharePoint library. You can use data connections to both query and submit data.

In order for a workflow solution to query and/or submit data, it must first be connected to a data source.

The Data Connection Library

You can use the Data Connections Library to share data connections that you have created and configured with other solutions.

Create: Start creation of a new Data Connection. This is identical to the existing functionality with the exception of a “Scope” property. (See Data Connections for additional details

Scope: The Scope defines the availability of the Data Connection to other Solutions based on where they are deployed.

The following options are available:

SharePoint Site
SharePoint Site Collection
SharePoint Farm

Edit: Edit an existing Data Connection

Where Used: Find Solutions that use the selected Data Connection

Add To Solution: Add the Data Connection to the active Solution

Sync Solution: Sync any changes that may have been made in the current solution using the Data connection to the Data Connection Library.

Copy: Make a copy of the selected Data Connection

Save: Save the Data Connection into the Library

Filter: Allows for easy searching of the Data Connection Library