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Connection Quick Start Guide

Database How to connect
MS SQL Server Enter or select server name at the direct connection panel
Local SQL Server Express Enter .\SQLEXPRESS as server name at the direct connection panel
Oracle 1) Switch to data sources mode
2) select OCI as "Interface"
3) select your service name from data source drop-down menu
DB2 Use direct connection panel or
Use predefined ODBC DSN for custom connection settings
MySQL Install ODBC driver for MySQL from www.mysql.org
Use direct connection panel or
Use predefined ODBC DSN for custom connection settings
PostgreSQL Use direct connection panel or
Use predefined ODBC DSN for custom connection settings
Interbase/Firebird Install ODBC driver
Use direct connection panel or
Use predefined ODBC DSN for custom connection settings
Microsoft Access 1) Switch to "Desktop File" panel
2) Select "Access" as file type, enter or select file name
Microsoft Excel 1) Switch to "Desktop File" panel
2) Select "Excel" as file type, enter or select file name
Another database 1) Install ODBC driver for your database system
2) Create ODBC data source name using Windows ODBC Administrator
3) Switch to data sources mode
4) select your data source from drop down menu