What is a DSN?
A DSN (Data Source Name) is an identifier which defines a data source for an ODBC driver.
A DSN consists of information such as:
- Database name
- Directory
- Database driver
- User ID
- Password
Under Unix, DSN configuration is usually stored in /etc/odbc.ini.
Under Microsoft Windows, DSN configuration is normally stored in the registry, although it may also be stored in configuration files with a .dsn extension.
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