• Define datasource, with the help of template for the correct construction of connection strings according to the chosen DBMS.
• You can use a generic data provider or the specific .NET Data Provider (best performance!)
• "Test" function to check database connectivity.
• Dynamic definition of the connection string using the Context Variables.

• Define and assign of context variables of the USER type (personalized properties that extend the DNN user profile)
• Define and promote PORTAL-type context variables 
• Monitore of all context variables used in the portal

• Define the level of logging detail produced by modules in execution (detail of the log is consultable through the DNN LogViewer)