Frequently Asked Questions

Connection String

Create a new record by providing a connection string in the New box, and clicking Attach. The connection string can either be the full path to an Access database, or an SSMS connection string to a SQL Server database.

Examples:

Windows Explorer with Copy as path selected in context menu.

Figure 1 — Copy as path in Windows Explorer.

SSMS Connection String tab with ADO.NET connection string.

Figure 2 — SSMS v.22 Connection String tab.