DefaultDatabase Property

Indicates the default database for a Connection object.

Settings and Return Values

Sets or returns a String value that evaluates to the name of a database available from the provider.

Remarks

Use the DefaultDatabase property to set or return the name of the default database on a specific Connection object.

If there is a default database, SQL strings may use an unqualified syntax to access objects in that database. To access objects in a database other than the one specified in the DefaultDatabase property, you must qualify object names with the desired database name. Upon connection, the provider will write default database information to the DefaultDatabase property. Some providers allow only one database per connection, in which case you cannot change the DefaultDatabase property.

Some data sources and providers may not support this feature, and may return an error or an empty string.

Remote Data Service Usage   This property is not available on a client-side Connection object.

See Also

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Applies To: Connection Object