SQL Server connection properties field descriptions

Table: Options for connecting to a SQL Server lists the options in the SQL Server connection properties dialog box.

Table: Options for connecting to a SQL Server

Option

Description

SQL Server properties

The following SQL Server properties are available:

  • Host

    This list contains all of the SQL Server hosts in the network. Select a SQL Server host from the list or type a name.

  • Instance

    This list contains all of the SQL Server instances on the selected host. Select a SQL Server instance from the list or type a name.

    The keyword <default> shown in the Instance box designates the default SQL Server.

  • SQL Server version

    The version of the SQL instance selected Box. This item is updated when you click Apply.

  • Security

    The type of security used in the SQL instance selected (in Box). This item is updated when you click Apply.

  • Host type

    The host type: Local, remote, virtual, or unknown. This item is updated when you click Apply.

Userid and Password for SQL Server Standard or Mixed Security

Provide the user ID and Password for SQL, as follows:

  • User ID

    The user name, or the Windows user ID, that NetBackup for SQL Server uses to log into SQL Server.

  • Password, Reenter password

    Indicate the SQL Server password that is associated with the Windows user ID.