PowerFAIDS Database Connection Window

 

Client machines must be properly installed with Client Network utility software for PowerFAIDS server type and a valid Database Profile must exist.

Only the administrator level accounts of DBA and PFADMIN are granted access to this window. PowerFAIDS does not permit user logins to access the PowerFAIDS database via third-party connections. Jenzabar has secured a special user from the College Board, and a database script will be provided by Jenzabar to create this special user and password combination.

Create Student Update for Financial Aid Process

The PowerFAIDS Database Connection window is used to create default values that are used when the Create Student Update for Financial Aid process updates the PowerFAIDS database directly. Values entered here will default to matching columns on the Database Transfer tab of the Create Student Update for Financial Aid window.

Match Records Process

The PowerFAIDS Database Connection window is used to set a valid database profile and username/password combinations.

·       If no values are entered in this window when the Match Records option is selected, the following message is displayed: "No PowerFAIDS Database Connection information available. Configure and retry. Match Records require PowerFAIDS Database Connection."

·       If an invalid username and/or password have been entered in this window when the Match Records option is selected, the following message is displayed: "Connection Failed. Invalid username or password." A message may follow instructing you to configure a PowerFAIDS database connection and retry.

Columns

PF Database Profile

PF Database User

Password

Confirm Password