Datasheet

Figure 1-18: Adding a connection to a database server other than SQL Server
After specifying the data source type, you can use the drop-down Server name list to see all the
databases of the type you selected that advertise their presence and are available. You can also type an
instance name directly. For the default instance, you just need to enter the machine name, or you can
access a named instance (such as a remote Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) or SQL Server Express
instance) by appending the instance name to the machine name separated by a backslash. Figure 1-19
shows a connection to the default instance of SQL Server running on a remote machine named DELBOY,
and to the Northwind database on that machine.
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