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# Client Protocols - Shared Memory Properties (Protocol Tab)
  In [!INCLUDE[msCoName](../../includes/msconame-md.md)] [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] Configuration Manager use the **Protocol** tab on the **Shared Memory Properties** dialog box to view or modify shared memory. For more information about connection strings, see [Creating a Valid Connection String Using Shared Memory Protocol](../../../2014/tools/configuration-manager/creating-a-valid-connection-string-using-shared-memory-protocol.md).  
  
## Options  
 **Enabled**  
 Possible values are **Yes** and **No**.  
  
## See Also  
 [Choosing a Network Protocol](../../../2014/tools/configuration-manager/choosing-a-network-protocol.md)