A list of current database connections displays. Click the "Add" button to create a new connection and start the connection wizard. Click the "SQL Native Client" in the list of drivers.

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The Connection Properties dialog opens. For my sample ITworld application, I changed the data source to Microsoft SQL Server (SQLClient), and entered the necessary Server, Log On, and database values.