Data Source Name
The data source name (DSN) uniquely identifies the attributes to a connection. It serves two purposes:
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As a unique identifier to the ODBC driver manager (if one is present), allowing it to associate a Data Store Name with a specific ODBC driver.
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As one of potentially many name aliases to a single physical database where the name alias has unique attributes associated with it.
The database attributes can apply to either the data source name (connection to a database) or the Data Store Path Name (database).
On Windows, the data source name and all configuration information associated with the data source (including the database path name) are stored in the system registry. The ODBC driver manager and TimesTen use this information.
Required Privilege
Only the instance administrator can change the value of this attribute.
Usage in TimesTen Scaleout and TimesTen Classic
This attribute is supported in both TimesTen Classic and TimesTen Scaleout.Setting
Set Data Source Name as follows:
| Where to set the attribute | How the attribute is represented | Setting |
|---|---|---|
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C or Java programs or UNIX and Linux systems |
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A name that describes the DSN. |
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Windows ODBC Data Source Administrator |
Not applicable |