Database file   Type the full path and name of the database file, for example, C:\sample.db. Otherwise, the path of the file is relative to the working directory of the database server.

You can also choose a recently-used database file from the dropdown list. See DatabaseFile (DBF) connection parameter.

Encryption key   If the database file is encrypted, you must supply a key to the database server every time the database server starts the database. See DatabaseKey (DBKEY) connection parameter.

Database name   Type the name of the database you are starting, or choose a recently-used database name from the dropdown list.

You only need a database name if there is more than one database running on the database server.

For more information about the database name, see:

• Database server names and database names
• DatabaseName (DBN) connection parameter
• Connecting to the utility database

Server name   Type the name of the network database server or choose a recently-used database server name from the dropdown list. For example, demo. You must supply a database server name to connect to a network server.

See Database server names and database names and ServerName (Server) connection parameter.

Host   Specify the computer name on which the database server is running.

See Host connection parameter.

Port(s)   If your database server is not using the default port of 2638, you must specify the port it is using.

Stop database after last disconnect   Select this option to automatically shut down the database after the last user disconnects. See AutoStop (ASTOP) connection parameter.

Test Connection   This tool tests whether the information provided results in a proper connection. This tool is only available when you are connecting to a SQL Anywhere or SAP Sybase IQ database.

Click Show Details to see debugging information about how the connection parameters are used to find the database server.

Copy Connection String to Clipboard   This tool copies the connection string, which is based on the information provided to the clipboard.

Save as ODBC Data Source   This tool creates an ODBC data source based on the information provided.

Setup Windows Mobile proxy port   This tool helps you set up a TCP/IP port redirector for connecting to Windows Mobile databases (if Windows Mobile services are installed). This tool is only available if you have Microsoft ActiveSync installed and are connecting to a SQL Anywhere or UltraLite database.