connection-parameters.md

title	Connection Parameters | Microsoft Docs
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ms.date	03/06/2017
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Connection Parameters

To analyze certain server types, such as the [!INCLUDEssDEnoversion], you must select a specific instance of [!INCLUDEssNoVersion]. The default instance of [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] is automatically selected. You can change this selection, but you can select only one instance at a time for analysis by Upgrade Advisor. If you have included a server type that requires authentication, you must enter the authentication mode and credentials.

Options

Server name
Pre-populated with the computer name that you entered in the [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Components pane.

Instance name
Select from the instances of [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] that are available on the computer. If you do not see a list of instances, use MSSQLSERVER to scan the default instance. This is especially relevant for remote computers. You can also use the word "default" to scan the default instance.

Authentication
Select from the list of available authentication modes on this computer. By default, the authentication mode is Windows Authentication.

User name
If using [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Authentication, enter a user name in the box. We recommend that the user name have administrative credentials on the computer.

Note

If you select Windows Authentication, the user name of the currently logged-on user is populated in the User name text box.

Password
Enter the password for the specified user.

See Also

Working with Upgrade Advisor
Upgrade Advisor User Interface Reference