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 SQL Server  This is a relational database management system.  This assists with encryption, analysis, reporting, among other areas.  SQL  Structured Query Language  A database querying language.  Used in requesting and modifying data in a database.  With the installation of the SQL Server  Client Network Utility is also installed.

 Client Network Utility  Automatically installed on each of the Windows operating systems, starting with Windows  This is the client-based counterpart to SQL Server Network Utility.  Changes the way that the client machines communicate with the SQL Server.  Ex. Telling ADO (Active X Data Objects) which network protocols to use in connecting to SQL Server.  cliconfg.exe  The executable for the network utility.

 Tabs for the Client Network Utility window.

 Tabs :  General  Lists enabled (by order) and disabled protocols.  Can force the use of protocol encryption and enable shared protocol memory.  Use to set Net Libraries used.  Alias  Use to create aliases, or view the existing ones.  Register server instances and aliases.  In its window, can see server alias configuration and add, remove, or edit.

 DB-Library Options  Acts as interface DLL to SQL Server.  Included in window:  Lists libraries and set limited options on preferences  Information on the libraries.  Able to change between ANSI characters to OEM.  Set to get date/time from system, or from hardcoded parameters.  Need to keep aware of DB-Library values to update as server changes are made.  Stopped enhancements to this with server version 6.5.  Network Libraries  Set the network libraries properties.  View names, paths, and file information. See the DLL files.  Allows one to see when libraries are out of date and need to upgrading.

 Some issues for people using the tool with older OS’s. Since the tools creation the possible actions one can take on systems has expanded greatly.  When using the Client Network Utility to add a new client configuration entry, which uses the NWLink IPX/SPX network library, an invalid port address format is allowed.

 Activation of the tool:  Start  Programs  Microsoft SQL Server  Client Network Utility.  Start  Run  enter cliconfg.exe.

 I hope this has been informative.