Adding a New SQL Connection

InstallShield 2016

Project • This information applies to the following project types:

Basic MSI
DIM
InstallScript
InstallScript MSI

In the SQL Scripts view, scripts are organized by connection, since no script can run on a server until a connection has been established. Therefore, before you can add any SQL scripts to your project, you must first create a SQL connection.

To create a new SQL connection:

1. In the View List under Server Configuration, click SQL Scripts.
2. Right-click the SQL Scripts explorer and click New SQL Connection.

InstallShield adds a new connection in the explorer. Use the tabs in the right pane to configure the settings that are associated with this connection.

Note • The SQLLogin and SQLBrowse dialogs let end users use alias names for connecting and browsing to SQL Server databases.

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