To define data source entries

To define data source entries, edit the odbc.ini file, setting the attributes listed in Table C-4.

As you edit the odbc.ini file, be sure you have the necessary information available. For all others, you can accept the default or provide a value appropriate for your site.

Table C-4: Descriptions of data source parameters

Parameter

Description

*Driver

The full path to the driver.

Description

An optional long description of the data source name.

*QuotedID

Parameter that allows quoted identifiers, that is, identifiers in the SQL Server that you can quote using a quoting character.

*Database

Name of the database to which you want to connect by default.

*Address

Parameter that contains a 4-part IP address and the port number that it is listening on.