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General Tab

This section shows the options and their functions available on the General tab.

Options

Disabled Protocols

Indicates the available protocols not currently enabled on this computer. To enable a protocol, click the protocol, and then click Enable.

Enabled Protocols by Order

Indicates the protocols currently enabled on this computer. The protocols are listed in the order in which the system will attempt to use them for connections.

Enable

Enables the currently highlighted protocol in the Disabled protocols list. Double-clicking on the protocol will also perform this function.

Disable

Disables the currently highlighted protocol in the Enabled protocols by order list. Double-clicking on the protocol will also perform this function.

Up and Down Buttons

Moves the highlighted protocol up or down in the list. This allows you to change the order in which the Net-Library will attempt to use the protocols for connections.

Properties

Displays the default connection properties of the highlighted protocol.

Force Protocol Encryption

Enables protocol encryption using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

Enable Shared Memory Protocol

Enables the shared memory protocol for connections within the same computer.

See Also

How to add a network library configuration

How to delete a network library configuration

How to edit a network library configuration

How to verify that SQL Server is listening on AppleTalk

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