In computing, a database source name (DSN, often also known as a data source name) are data structures used to describe a connection to a database.
1
vote
1answer
27 views
Can't choose MS Acess as an option for a ODBC User DSN: why?
I try to setup an User DSN using an MS Access driver, but although visible as an option in the User DSN tab I only can choose for SQL Server in the second dialog. Why?
I am using Windows 7 and Access ...
0
votes
2answers
221 views
ODBC Data Source Administrator Window Crashes
I would really appreciate some help with this. Running
Windows 2008 R2 EE x64 SP1 with latest updates
Office 2010 X64 (verified) with latest updates
When I create a System DSN with an Excel ...
0
votes
2answers
307 views
System DSN command prompt
I can create a System DSN connection via the following command:
odbcconf.exe /a {CONFIGSYSDSN "SQL Server"
...
5
votes
2answers
2k views
System DSN vs user DSN
Every new computer in my company undergoes the same software installation process; one program in particular needs to access a MS SQL Server database via ODBC. The program is then used by multiple ...
0
votes
0answers
23 views
Ubuntu accessing the Virtual BOX DSN
I have Ubuntu 12.04 Installed on my System and have installed Virtual box 4.1.12. and Having Windows7 running in my VBOX (Guest Addition Installed).
Now I have crated the DSN on VWin7 Instance which ...
0
votes
1answer
3k views
MS Excel 2010 - Using DSN + 32 bit drivers
I need some advice as im running into a problem and so far i have been unable to find a solution.
We have a set of reports developed in MS Excel that use DSN file to connect to data sources to ...
3
votes
2answers
3k views
How do I configure ODBC DSNs in Windows Server 2003 and Windows 7?
I haven't done this in quite a while, but years ago I have set up DSNs for an ODBC connection using Windows 2000 and maybe Windows XP. I remember there being a Data Sources or ODBC icon to click in ...
0
votes
1answer
1k views
Where'd my System DSN that I just added go to?
I installed Oracle 11g on my Win 7 x64 PC. When I look in Data Sources (under Administrative Tools in the Control Panel) and click on the System DSN tab, I can see the Oracle driver listed ("Oracle ...
0
votes
1answer
145 views
What configuration for DSN access in Apache?
I am configuring a standalone Apache Http Server (2.2.16, on Windows. Can be XP or more recent) to communicate with J (standalone as in not XAMPP or other packages). I can get my list of user DSN's in ...
0
votes
2answers
430 views
Change SystemDSN to FileDSN for 100's of MS Access and Excel Files
A particular team in my office uses 100's of Microsoft Access Models. They all connect with the database using SystemDSN and, the name of the SystemDSN is hardcoded in the Microsoft Access Models.
My ...
