Lesson 2: Connecting Your Data Sources

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you learn how to securely connect MBI to your business data. We cover supported databases, authentication options, and best practices for performance and security. Use the Data Connection Setup Guide for full step-by-step detail.

Before you begin

• Complete Lesson 1 or read the MBI Overview Guide - Have your environment credentials ready from your administrator

Key Topics Covered

• Supported connection types (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, IBM i, Microsoft Access, and more) - Configuring read-only credentials and API keys - Setting up secure connections (SSL/TLS) - Testing and validating connections inside MBI - Troubleshooting common connection issues

Resources & Downloads

• Data Connection Setup Guide (PDF)
• First Login guide (Documentation)
• Security and data handling (Documentation)