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Oracle

Oracle Database is a multi-model database management system produced and marketed by Oracle Corporation. It is widely used for running online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing (DW), and mixed (OLTP & DW) database workloads. Oracle Database offers high performance, reliability, and security features.

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Integrating Oracle with Timbr allows you to leverage Timbr's semantic graph capabilities while maintaining Oracle's robust data management features. This integration enables advanced features like semantic querying, data virtualization, and integrated data management, providing powerful insights and efficiencies.

Getting Started with Oracle​

If you haven't yet set up Oracle Database, follow these steps to get started:

To connect Timbr to your Oracle datasource, you need to use the Oracle JDBC driver. For information on the Oracle JDBC driver and how to set it up, refer to the Oracle JDBC Driver documentation.

Connecting Timbr to Oracle in the Timbr Platform​

Once you've set up Oracle Database and have the JDBC driver ready, it's time to connect Timbr to Oracle. Follow the steps below for a detailed tutorial on connecting Timbr to Oracle:

  1. Navigate to Manage Datasources: From the Timbr interface, click on the Manage tab and select Datasources.

  2. Add New Datasource: On the top right, click the Add New Datasource button. Alternatively, you can click the big add button beneath the knowledge graphs and datasources tabs.

Add new datasource

  1. Fill in Connection Details: A pop-up window will appear where you need to provide the relevant connection details to connect Oracle to Timbr.

There are two options in Timbr to enter the connection information: Simple or JDBC Url.

On the top right of the pop-up window , the toggle can be switched from Simple to JDBC Url in order to connect the datasource using the relevant JDBC URL.

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Simple Tab Connection Configuration​

  1. Select Simple Tab: Ensure the Simple tab is selected.

  2. Fill in the Following Details:

    • Database Type: Select Oracle.
    • Datasource Name: Enter a name for your datasource.
    • Description: Provide a description of the datasource (Optional).
    • Hostname / IP: Enter the hostname or IP address of the Oracle server.
    • Port: Default is 1521.
    • Username: Enter your Oracle username.
    • Password: Enter your Oracle password.
    • Additional Parameters: Add any additional connection parameters using ; as separators.

JDBC URL Tab Configuration​

  1. Select JDBC URL Tab: Ensure the JDBC URL tab is selected.

  2. Fill in the Following Details:

    • Database Type: Select Oracle.
    • Datasource Name: Enter a name for your datasource.
    • Description: Provide a description of the datasource (Optional).
    • Username: Enter your Oracle username.
    • Password: Enter your Oracle password.
    • JDBC URL: Enter the JDBC connection URL (e.g., jdbc:oracle:thin:@[host]:port/).

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Save and Test Connection​

  1. After entering the details, click the Save button to save the information, connecting the Oracle datasource to the Timbr environment.
  2. Once saved, on the top right, click the Test connection button to verify the datasource’s connectivity, ensuring it is active and responsive.

For a comprehensive guide on connecting Timbr to various datasources, refer to the detailed documentation: