Adds, deletes, or sets up data sources with system data source names (DSNs). These data sources are local to a computer but not user-dedicated; any user with privileges can access a system DSN.
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System Data Sources |
Lists all system DSNs, including the name and associated driver of each DSN. Double-clicking a system DSN displays the driver-specific data source setup dialog box. |
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Add |
Click to add a new system data source. In the Create New Data Source dialog box that appears, choose the driver for which you are adding a system data source and click Finish; a driver-specific setup dialog box will appear. |
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Remove |
Removes a selected system data source name from the System Data Sources list. |
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Configure |
Click to change the configuration of a selected system data source. Displays the driver-specific data source setup dialog box that enables you to change the configuration of an existing system data source. You must select the name of a system data source from the list before clicking Configure. |
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OK |
Closes the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box. You do not have to click OK to accept changes to the System Data Sources list. Changes to the list are accepted once you click OK in the data source setup dialog box. |
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Cancel |
Closes the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box but does not undo changes made via other dialog box controls. |
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Help |
Displays this Help screen. |