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How to configure an Impact data source to MS-SQL Server using an Instance Name and not a Port.

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Summary

When creating an MS-SQL Server data source in Impact, the configuration requires a hostname and a port (default: 1433). But sometimes it may be necessary to connect to an MS-SQL Server database using an Instance Name.

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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