Each connection object can support multiple named connections. These connections can represent connections to multiple databases and database types.

1. Select an existing BdpConnection component in the designer, or drop a BdpConnection component onto the designer to create a new object.
2. Click the component designer tab at the bottom of the Object Inspector to display the Connection Editor dialog.
3. Click Add to display the Add New Connection dialog.
4. Select a provider from the Provider Name drop-down list box.
5. Enter a new name for the connection in the Connection Name text box.
6. Click OK.
7. Enter the appropriate values for your particular data source.
8. Click OK.

1. Select the connection type until it is highlighted.
2. Click Remove. A Confirm Delete dialog box appears.
3. Click Yes.

1. Right-click on the connection and choose Rename.
2. Type the new name of the connection.
3. Click OK.