Entry Types > Credentials > Types

Description

This entry is used to define and configure a 'Connection String' credential entry. Connection string credential entries are exactly the same as a Database Group with the exception that they are not limited by the inheritance hierarchy of groups and sessions.

Settings

Connection String Settings

OPTION	DESCRIPTION
Data source	Choose your data source between: •Microsoft SQL Server •Microsoft SQL Server Database File •Oracle Database •Microsoft Access Database File •Microsoft ODBC Data Source
Data provider	Choose the data provider of your choice. The drop down list will be different depending on your chosen data source.
Connection string	This value contains the database connection string and it can be hidden/encrypted for a better security.

OPTION

DESCRIPTION

Data source

Choose your data source between:

•Microsoft SQL Server

•Microsoft SQL Server Database File

•Oracle Database

•Microsoft Access Database File

•Microsoft ODBC Data Source

Data provider

Choose the data provider of your choice. The drop down list will be different depending on your chosen data source.

Connection string

This value contains the database connection string and it can be hidden/encrypted for a better security.