Data Link File

This OLE DB Provider is provided by Microsoft.

Include "File Name=c:\myDataLinkFile.udl" in the connection string to use this provider.

Description

This is not a provider. All connection parameters, including what provider to use, is stored in the UDL file.

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Connection Strings

The Data Link File provider can be used to connect to the following data sources by using the following connection string references:

UDL

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