Top "Connection-string" questions

A string containing information necessary for connecting to a service, usually database.

How to check if connection string is valid?

I'm writing an application where a user provides a connection string manually and I'm wondering if there is any way …

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Array Join vs String Concat

Which method is faster? Array Join: var str_to_split = "a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,…

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Excel VBA - connect to sql with a trusted connection (no uid/pwd)

Is there a way to have Excel connect to Sql Server using the current user's network windows authentication (trusted connection/…

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Quick ways to test OLE DB Connection String

For debugging purpose I'd like to know ways to test OLE DB connection string quickly. I've found this free software, …

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Default Schema in Oracle Connection URL

I'd like to set default database schema in Oracle Connection URL jdbc:oracle:thin:@<server>:<port1521>:&…

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Possible to set default schema from connection string?

With SQL Server 2005 and 2008 is it possible to set the default schema from the connection string? It'd be a lot …

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SQL Server Express connection string for Entity Framework Code First

I am working in Visual Web Developer 2010 Express, and using the Entity Framework code-first CTP. I am able to do …

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What is IMEX within OLEDB connection strings?

"Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=localhost;Extended Properties=""Excel 8.0;HDR=Yes;IMEX=2" What is the purpose of IMEX=2 in …

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Format of the initialization string does not conform to specification starting at index 0

I have an ASP.Net MVC application which runs fine on my local development machine. But when deployed to IIS7 …

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Oracle connection string without tnsnames.ora file

I am using the .NET framework with the System.Data.OracleClient namespace. I have the oracle 11 client installed on my …

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