Configure ADO.NET Connection Manager

Use the Configure ADO.NET Connection Manager dialog box to add a connection to a data source that can be accessed by using a .NET Framework data provider, such as the SqlClient provider. The connection manager can use an existing connection, or you can create a new one.

To learn more about the ADO.NET connection manager, see ADO.NET Connection Manager.

Options

  • Data connections
    Select an existing ADO.NET data connection from the list.

  • Data connection properties
    View properties and values for the selected ADO.NET data connection.

  • New
    Create an ADO.NET data connection by using the Connection Manager dialog box.

  • Delete
    Select a connection, and then delete it by using the Delete button.