DataSource Property
The DataSource property specifies the OLE DB data source part of initialization properties used by a provider to locate a data store.
Applies To
| LinkedServer Object |
Syntax
object.DataSource [= value]
Parts
object
Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
value
OLE DB provider-defined string
Data Type
String
Modifiable
Read/write
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT GetDataSource(SQLDMO_LPBSTR pRetVal);
HRESULT SetDataSource(SQLDMO_LPCSTR NewValue);
Note SQL-DMO strings are always returned as OLE BSTR objects. A C/C++ application obtains a reference to the string. The application must release the reference using SysFreeString.
Remarks
DataSource provides a value for the OLE DB initialization property DBPROP_INIT_DATASOURCE. Initialization properties are set for the provider when an attempt is made to connect to the OLE DB data source referenced by the LinkedServer object. For more information about values for the DataSource property, see the OLE DB provider documentation.