Untangle SQL Server connection strings Today’s README file explains how to create connection strings to SQL Server databases using Visual Studio’s built-in tools.

You must use SAS/SHARE software with SAS/CONNECT software if SAS files that are used by the remote SAS session are accessed through a SAS/SHARE server. SAS/CONNECT software provides the connection ...

However, because the SQL Procedure Pass-Through Facility uses a SAS/ACCESS engine to connect to the DBMS, you must have SAS/ACCESS software in order to use it. You specify DBMS syntax instead of SAS ...