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Q194641: HOWTO: Make A Trusted SQL Server DSNLESS Connection

Article: Q194641
Product(s): Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Version(s): 4.0,5.0,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbGrpDSVBDB
Last Modified: 01-MAR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows, versions 5.0, 6.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows, versions 5.0, 6.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Standard Edition, 32-bit, for Windows, version 4.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition, 32-bit, for Windows, version 4.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition, 32-bit, for Windows, version 4.0 
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SUMMARY
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When connecting to a Microsoft SQL Server using a DSN, an option or checkbox
(depending on the version of the ODBC Driver) is available to use a Trusted
Connection (or Integrated Security).

This option is not available as a parameter for DSNLESS connections.

MORE INFORMATION
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To make a DSNLESS connection using a trusted connection to SQL Server, set the
UID and PWD parameters equal to NULL. This will force the ODBC driver to connect
using a trusted connection instead of SQL Server Authentication.

Below is an example of the connection string needed to create a Trusted
Connection:

    Dim Connect As String
    Connect="Driver={SQL Server};Server=TestServer;Database=Pubs;UID=;PWD="

REFERENCES
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For more information about connecting to Microsoft SQL Server or database
technology please refer to your Microsoft Visual Basic documentation or visit
the Universal Data Access Web site at:

  http://www.microsoft.com/data/

Additional query words: kbDSupport kbdse login account connecting kbODBC kbVBp400 kbVBp500 kbVBp600

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Version           : :4.0,5.0,6.0
Issue type        : kbhowto

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