What does a connection string contain?

What is a connection string used for?

Applications use connection strings to identify the server instance and database to connect to and to determine what driver, login, etc. to use to connect to the SQL Server instance. Typically, the connection string will be stored in a configuration file somewhere within the application or web server.

What is connection string and its parameters?

To connect to a database, the application provides a connection string which specifies parameters such as the host, the username, the password, etc. Connection strings have the form keyword1=value; keyword2=value; and are case-insensitive.

What is name in connection string?

Connection String Name property specifies the name of the named connection string that the SQL Workflow Instance Store should use to connect to the persistence database. This parameter is an optional parameter.

How do you create a connection string?

Right-click on your connection and select "Properties". You will get the Properties window for your connection. Find the "Connection String" property and select the "connection string". So now your connection string is in your hands; you can use it anywhere you want.