# 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 tasks
Creating a Connection Profile
Creating a Database Connection Profile
Creating a Driver Definition