To set up a direct SQL Server configuration using OLE DB (Procedure)

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Configure External Databases
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To set up a direct SQL Server configuration using OLE DB

  1. Click dbConnect menu Data SourcesConfigure . At the command prompt, enter DBCONNECT
  2. In the Data Link Properties dialog box, the Provider tab, select Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server. Click Next.
  3. Enter the server name in Select or Enter a Server Name.
  4. Enter a valid user name and password.
  5. Select the database to configure in Select the Database on the Server.
  6. Click Test Connection to verify that the settings are correct. For example, spelling errors and case sensitivity may be the cause of a failed connection.
  7. In the Microsoft Data Link dialog box, click OK.
  8. Click OK.
 Command entry: DBCONNECT