Connecting to a database

Once you have started a server, you can connect to databases on it.

Connect dialog

The Connect dialog lets you connect to servers and databases using Sybase Central and Interactive SQL.

StepsOpening the Connect dialog

  1. Press F11 or select Tools > Connect from the Sybase Central menu or type Alt+T, C.

  2. Supply connection parameters at the dialog prompts.

Connection Profiles

The Connection Profiles dialog lets you name a set of connection parameters and specify them by name to connect easily to databases you use frequently.

StepsCreating a Connection Profile

  1. Press F9 or select Tools > Connection Profiles from the Sybase Central menu or type Alt+T, P.

  2. Click New and supply parameters.