The Select a Data Source dialog box lets you define the following parameters:
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Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
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Machine data source |
This data source is created on the client machine, and is available to the user currently logged onto the system. Machine data sources are stored in the part of the registry containing settings for the current user |
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File data source |
This data source is stored as a file. A file data source has the extension .dsn. It can be used by different users if it is placed in the default location for file data sources. File data sources are usually managed by database administrators |
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Setup |
Displays the Configuration dialog box for the selected DBMS |
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Add |
Displays the Data Source Administrator dialog box for creating a data source |