Each dSource contains metadata that is attached to it with the source database, as well as the data it has ingested from the source database in the form of snapshots up to that point.
It is possible to detach, or unlink, a dSource from its source database. This breaks the association with the source database without affecting the data within the Delphix Engine. Detached dSources and their source databases have these properties:
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A detached dSources can still be used to provision a virtual database (VDB).
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You can re-link the source database as a different dSource.
To attach or detach an dSource in the DCT instance, follow these steps:
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Log in to the DCT instance.
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Navigate to Data > dSources and select the dSource to upgrade.
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Click the Actions menu and select the Detach option.
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Once the dSource is detached, you can re-attach it following the same steps.