How to: View Connection Properties
You can view the properties of any database or server connection you have in Server Explorer.
Note
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To view connection and server properties
In Server Explorer, right-click either a data connection and choose Properties on the shortcut menu.
The Properties window displays all properties for the selected connection.
See Also
Other Resources
Understanding Visual Database Tools