Creating System DSN ODBC Sources

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Windows 2003

1. Select Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Data Sources (ODBC)
2. Select the System Tab across the top of the window.
   
3. Select the Add button and select SQL Server (usually near the bottom of the list).
   
4. Select the Finish button.
5. Provide a unique Name and Identifying Description and select your SQL Server Host from the drop-down list. Note: You may need to manually type this in.