Data sources

Data sources unlock information through connection strings.

A connection string A unique string of characters that identifies the server where information is held and the password information to the data. includes information such as:

• The type of server The server is the computer running the Sage 200 Server software. The server provides information over the network to computers running the Sage 200 Client software. where the information is held.
• The company password if the connection string is to a company.

By default, there are the following data sources:

• An Accounts data source for the Sage 200 Accounts and Sage 200 Manufacturing model Models are data schemas that describe how the information held in a particular database can be accessed and displayed within Sage 200. Each model is contained in its own dynamic link library (DLL).s.

• A CRM data source for the Sage 200 CRM model.

  Note - warning

  Sage 200 CRM is no longer supported with Sage 200 Professional from September 2021. This has been replaced by the Qmulus Qnect Connector integration. See Sage CRM - Qmulus Qnect Connector (opens in a new tab).

You can add data sources for any additional models.