The Connection tab includes the Connection String and database qualifier for the Optim™ Directory.

The name or string that is used by the Optim solution to connect to the database that contains the selected Optim Directory. This value varies based on the DBMS. The following table shows examples of the type of Connection Strings you can specify for each DBMS.
The following table shows examples of the type of Connection Strings you can specify for each DBMS.
| DBMS | Connect String Example |
|---|---|
| DB2® | Database name or alias. |
| Oracle | Connection string or host string. |
| SQL Server | Data source name (DSN) or server. |
The DB Name (1-64 characters) identifies the database. This parameter applies to database management systems that support multiple databases within a single database server, such as SQL Server.