Abstract: A data source detection method and system for detecting data sources are provided. The data source detection system comprises a generic data source connector for connecting to a data source, a data source connectors repository for storing the location of the data source and a data source model for representing information contained in the data source. The method comprises the steps of reading a data source connector repository, locating and connecting to a data source connector of a data source and building a data source model of the data source.