# Data Source Explorer View

The Data Source Explorer contains connection profile instances.

The Data Source Explorer provides a list of configured connection profiles. If categories are enabled, you can see the list grouped into categories, for example, Databases and ODA Data Sources. Use the Data Source Explorer to connect to, navigate, and interact with resources associated with the selected connection profile. It also provides import and export capabilities to share connection profile definitions with other Eclipse Workbenches.

Related concepts
Connectivity
Connection Profiles
Related tasks
Creating a Connection Profile
Refreshing a Connection Profile
Renaming a Connection Profile
Deleting a Connection Profile
Testing a Connection Profile
Editing Connection Profile Properties
Starting the Database Server
Related reference
Database Connection Profiles