[R] Read in data from Microsoft SQL

[Prof Brian Ripley]

On Tue, 2 Nov 2004 Jan_Svatos at eurotel.cz wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> the DSN should be exactly the same as "name" of the (probably system) DSN 
> stated in Windows ODBC settings.
> Just keep in mind, that DSN in general often holds information about the 
> Default Database, and that switching database os stating database as 
> prefix may be necessary.

Yes, assuming this _is_ on Windows (unstated).  In that case and under
RGui, just use odbcDriverConnect() and you will get dialog boxes to select
a dsn, or setup a temporary one (via the New button).

> 
> Jan
> 
> 
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> Subject: [R] Read in data from Microsoft SQL
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am trying to read data from Microsoft SQL. I tried to use odbcConnect
> (in RODBC) but failed. What should the "dsn" be? Does anyone know how to
> do it? I will appreciate it.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Xiaorong


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