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How to: Modify Database Connections

You can change the properties of your connection, such as login options and data source, in the Modify Connection dialog box.

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To modify database connections

  1. In Server Explorer, right-click a data connection and choose Modify Connection on the shortcut menu.

  2. In the Modify Connection dialog box change options for logging in or connecting to a data source or click the Advanced button for datasource-specific options.

  3. Click OK to update the connection properties.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Connect to a Database from Server Explorer

Other Resources

Database Connections

Database Connections and Database References