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How does ODBC connect to SQL Server?

by Rhyley Bryan

How does ODBC connect to SQL Server?

To set up a new ODBC data source for Microsoft SQL Server:

  1. Install the latest Microsoft SQL Server ODBC drivers:
  2. Open the 64 bit ODBC Administrator:
  3. Open the System DSN tab and click Add:
  4. Choose the latest SQL Server ODBC driver and click Finish:
  5. Enter the ODBC credentials:

How do I create an ODBC File DSN for SQL Server?

Creating DSNs for SQL Server Databases

  1. Create an empty database in SQL Server.
  2. Choose Start > Control Panel > System and Security.
  3. Click Administrative Tools.
  4. Double-click Data Sources (ODBC).
  5. Click the System DSN tab and then click Add.
  6. Select the SQL Server driver and click Finish.
  7. Enter a unique Name.

How do I allow remote connections to SQL Server Express?

Enable remote connections to your SQL Server.

  1. Open SQL Server Management Studio.
  2. Right-click your server’s name and select Properties.
  3. Tick the checkbox Allow remote connections to this server.
  4. Select OK.

How do I create a SQL connection?

right-click the Connections node and select New Connection.

  • enter the name to use for this database connection.
  • click Test to test that the data you provided will allow the specified user to connect to the database.

    • What is a SQL server connection?

    Start SQL Server Management Studio.

  • The Connect to Server dialog box appears.
  • select Connect.
  • and the username are displayed.

    • What is an ODBC driver?

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    What is a SQL Server client?

    A “client” is a front-end application that uses the services provided by a server such as the SQL Server Database Engine . The computer that hosts this application is referred to as the client computer. At the simplest level, a SQL Server client can reside on the same machine as an instance of SQL Server.