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ODBC: Connection Strings

 
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Gryphyn



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 13:43    Post subject: ODBC: Connection Strings Reply with quote

Code:
#++
# ODBC Connections
# Choose one of the following options...
# Extra help at www.connectionstrings.com
#--

#+
# Driver
#-
#driver=<Driver>
#server=<Server>
#catalog=<Catalog>
#username=<Username>
#password=<Password>

#+
# DNS
#--
#dns=<DataSource>
#username=<Username>
#password=<Password>

#+
# Verbatim
#-
#connect = <ConnectionString>


Checking the waters on how confusing this is.
I'm intending to cater for the whole gambit of ODBC possibilities.
But I'd like to keep it simple (also)
Would being presented with the above options be too confusing?

Driver: Some basic info to get you started
DNS: You need to set up a DNS profile first (ODBC Admin) *NWNX2 style
Verbatim: Connect using this string.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 16:48    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is pretty advanced stuff, so I doubt it would be confusing for those who dare to sail these waters... at least if you have a clear documentation for what those options means, preferably even in the INI file itself.
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Gryphyn



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:05    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's partly the reason for the post.

ConnectionStrings are a language all of their own.
Full of alternate ways to do the same thing.

Trying to document this to our Audience...well, I can give the basics, and some 'stock' examples, but half the stuff confuses even me.

I'm just trying to get a feel for what level of Doco (volume) will be required.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd say it should be enough if you put up a big warning sign saying "do not go this route if you do not know what you are doing" and point out your basic idea of how to set things up.
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