Names a connection, to make switching to it easier in multi-connection applications.

Usage

Anywhere

Values

String

Default

No connection name.

Remarks

An optional parameter, providing a name for the particular connection you are making. You can leave this unspecified unless you are going to establish more than one connection, and switch between them.

The connection name is not the same as the data source name.

See also

• How connection parameters work
• Connection parameter tips
• SET CONNECTION statement [Interactive SQL] [ESQL]

Example

Connect, naming the connection first-con:

CON=first-con