Hello,
Can anyone tell me, is there an easy way to 1) Check to see if a DSN already
exists and if not, create a system DSN for the back end?
Also, is there an easy way to use the SQL Server connection dialog should
the user want to set up a server / database that is different than the
default installation?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Rick
2  3615 
Thanks for the feedback all!
My concern is if a conneciton does not exist, what is the easiest way to
prompt the user or administrator to end ther server name, password etc? Can
the SQL Server connection dialog be used easily enough?
Rick
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"Rico" <me@you.comwrot e:
>>Also, is there an easy way to use the SQL Server connection dialog should
the user want to set up a server / database that is different than the
default installation?
I much prefer DSN-Less connections as it is one less thing for someone
to have to configure and one less thing for the users to screw up.
This is also better for Citrix/TS farms where each individual system
would have to have a DSN created and maintained.
Using DSN-Less Connections
http://www.accessmvp.com/djsteele/DSNLessLinks.html
ODBC DSN-Less Connection Tutorial Part I
http://www.amazecreations.com/datafa...m&Article=true
HOWTO: Use "DSN-Less" ODBC Connections with RDO and DAO
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=147875
ODBC DSN Less
http://www.able-consulting.com/MDAC/...BC_DSNLess.htm
Tony
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