Contents Index Assembling a list of connection parameters Locating the database

ASA Database Administration Guide
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Locating a server


In the next step towards establishing a connection, Adaptive Server Anywhere attempts to locate a server. If the connection parameter list includes a server name (EngineName (ENG) connection parameter), it carries out a search first for a local server (personal server or network server running on the same machine) of that name, followed by a search over a network. If no EngineName (ENG) connection parameter is supplied, Adaptive Server Anywhere looks for a default server.

Flowchart of Adaptive Server Anywhere attempting to start a personal server.

If Adaptive Server Anywhere locates a server, it tries to locate or load the required database on that server. For information, see Locating the database.

If Adaptive Server Anywhere cannot locate a server, it attempts to start a personal server. For information, see Starting a personal server.

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Contents Index Assembling a list of connection parameters Locating the database