Seaward SQL Information Pack - Manual (Page 11)

Last updated: 10/02/2009
Use a specific user name and
password Click to use a supplied user name and
password to authenticate your logon
information to the data source.
User name Type the User ID to use for
authentication when you log on to the
data source.
Password Type the password to use for
authentication when you log on to the
data source.
Blank password Enables the specified provider to return a
blank password in the connection string.
Allow saving password Allows the password to be saved with the
connection string. Whether the password
is included in the connection string
depends on the functionality of the calling
application.
Note If saved, the password is returned
and saved unmasked and unencrypted.
Enter the initial catalog to use Type the catalog that you want to access
upon connection.
Test Connection Click to attempt a connection to the
specified data source. If the connection
fails, ensure that the settings are correct.
For example, spelling errors and case
sensitivity can cause failed connections.
Note For more Data Link connection information, see the Data Link API Reference .
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