Testing a Connection Profile

Ping the server to test a connection profile.

  1. Open the Data Source Explorer.
  2. Expand the Server category and locate the profile that you want to test.
  3. Right-click the profile and select Ping.
  4. Choose from the following:
    Table 1. Ping options
    Option Action
    If the ping fails Verify that the server is running and check the connection profile properties.
    To view error information Click Details in the Error dialog.

    The exception appears in the window.

    If the ping succeeds Click OK.
Related concepts
Connection Profiles
Data Source Explorer View
Related tasks
Creating a Connection Profile
Refreshing a Connection Profile
Renaming a Connection Profile
Deleting a Connection Profile
Editing Connection Profile Properties
Starting the Database Server
Related reference
Database Connection Profiles