What is the System DSN tab for?
Use this tab to add, delete, or set up data sources with system data source names (DSNs). These data sources are local to a computer but not user-dedicated. Any user with the correct permissions can access a system DSN.
The table below describes the controls on the System DSN tab.
System Data Sources Lists all system DSNs, including the name and associated driver of each. Double-clicking a system DSN displays the driver-specific data source setup dialog box.
Add Adds a new system data source.
Remove Removes a selected system data source name from the System Data Sources list.
Configure Displays the driver-specific data source setup dialog box, where you can change the configuration of an existing system data source. You must select the name of a system data source from the list before clicking Configure.
OK Closes the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box. You do not have to click OK to accept changes to the System Data Sources list. Changes to the list are accepted when you click OK in the data source setup dialog box.
Cancel Closes the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box but does not undo changes made in other dialog boxes.
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