Supplying connection parameters: Network tab

Use the Network tab to specify network options.

StepsSpecifying network information

  1. If you are using same-computer communications, select Shared Memory protocol.

  2. If you are connecting to a server on another computer, select TCP/IP protocol:

    • Host – specify the computer name on which the database server is running.

      Click Ping to test that a computer with the given host name can be found on your network.

    • Ports – specify the port the database server is using.

    • Other – specify any other network protocol options. Click Edit to open the TCP Properties window.

  3. Select one of these security options: none, simple, or tls.

  4. Click OK if you are ready to connect, or click the Advanced tab to specify any advanced connection options.

See “Connect window: Network tab components” for information on the fields, buttons, and options that appear on the Network tab.