# ODBCConnectionString

The ODBC connection string to use to connect to the database.

If you specify a DSN, use the format:

    ODBCConnectionString=DSN=dataSourceName;

You can encrypt the value of this parameter before entering it into the configuration file. For information about how to encrypt parameter values, refer to the Media Server Administration Guide.

Type: | String (can be encrypted)
Default: |
Required: | Only if DatabaseType is set to `postgres` or `mysql`
Configuration Section: | Database
Example: | `ODBCConnectionString=DSN=postgres;`
See Also: | DatabaseType ODBCDriverManager

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