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<Alias> Properties (Alias Tab)

An alias is an alternate name that can be used to make a connection. The alias encapsulates the required elements of a connection string, and exposes them with a name chosen by the user. Use the Alias page on the <Alias name> Properties dialog box to view or specify the elements of connection string of an Alias.

Options

  • Alias Name
    The name (alias) that you want to use to refer to this connection.

  • Pipe Name / Port No / VIA Parameters
    Additional elements of the connection string. The name of this box varies with the selected protocol. See the topics listed below for examples.

  • Protocol
    The protocol used for the connection.

  • Server
    The name of the Microsoft SQL Server instance being connected to.