Connection-specific Examples

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Here are some examples of connecting to databases on various types of servers.

• For a Windows server, the database path name must contain the appropriate drive letter designation. For example, to connect to a local database:

D:\users\accting\fin\accred.ib

• To connect to a database on a remote server using the TCP/IP protocol:

ntserver:D:\users\accting\fin\accred.ib

• To connect via NetBEUI (Windows server platforms only), use UNC notation:

\\ntserver\D:\users\accting\fin\accred.ib

• For a UNIX or Linux server, you must enter the complete and absolute directory path for the database. For example:

server:/usr/accting/fin/accred.ib

See Also

• Logging in to a Server
• Logging Out from a Server
• Adding a Database
• Connecting to a New Database
• Disconnecting a Database

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• Encrypting Network Communication