alias-properties-alias-tab.md

title	<Alias> Properties (Alias Tab) | Microsoft Docs
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<Alias> Properties (Alias Tab)

An alias is an alternate name that can be used to make a connection. The alias encapsulates the required elements of a connection string, and exposes them with a name chosen by the user. Use the Alias page on the <Alias name> Properties dialog box to view or specify the elements of connection string of an Alias.

Options

Alias Name
The name (alias) that you want to use to refer to this connection.

Pipe Name / Port No
Additional elements of the connection string. The name of this box varies with the selected protocol. See the topics listed below for examples.

Protocol
The protocol used for the connection.

Server
The name of the [!INCLUDEmsCoName] [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] instance being connected to.

See Also

Creating a Valid Connection String Using Shared Memory Protocol
Creating a Valid Connection String Using TCP IP
Creating a Valid Connection String Using Named Pipes