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Accessing Databases Using Visual Basic

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Connected to a Database
This panel allows you to browse servers on your network and locate databases. Click on the ''Connect to Database'' button (highlighted above). The ''Add Connection'' dialog will appear as follows:
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Change the ''Data source'' field to ''Microsoft Access Database'' if necessary. Click on the ''Browse'' button and locate the ''Northwind.mdb'' database. Once you have selected the Northwind database click on the ''Test Connnection'' button to verify the database is accessible. Assuming the connection is successful, click on the ''OK'' button to apply the connection.