Connecting to an Unsupported Database

If you attempt to connect to an unsupported database, a dialog box appears informing you of your attempt. You can connect in one of two support modes:

tip If you are an experienced user and are sure that the SQL features and syntax used by your database are very similar to a known, supported database, you can choose Connect As from the contextual menu of an unconnected database and choose the database product that best matches your own. However, you should use the Database Explorer with this option only for browsing data, not for modifying it. Otherwise, you might lose data.
See also
Connecting to a Database

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