custom datasources with SDK 4.1

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Hi experts,

i need to connect to an external datasource within my plugin. There are several articles articles describing how to connect to an external datasource, defining a datasource in server.xml or context.xml. In the description of SDK 4.1 (http://blogs.atlassian.com/2012/11/introducing-atlassian-plugin-sdk-4-1-the-ultimate-edition/) Jonathan Doklovic descripted that i now can configure datasources in my plugins pom.

The linked article (https://answers.atlassian.com/questions/11337/using-mysql-instead-of-hsql-db-with-atlassian-pdk) describes only how to use this for jiras datasource. I was now wondering if i can also use this way to configure an external (second) datasource for my plugin. And if not what is the best way to configure an external datasource.

Thanks.

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Common anybody?