Attribute

AuthenticationMethod (AM)

Purpose

Specifies the method the driver uses to authenticate the user to the server when a connection is established. If the specified authentication method is not supported by the database server, the connection fails and the driver generates an error.

Valid Values

-1 | 0

Behavior

If set to -1 (No Authentication), the driver does not attempt to authenticate with the server.

If set to 0 (User ID/Password), the driver sends the user ID in clear text and an encrypted password to the server for authentication.

Default

0 (User ID/Password)

GUI Tab

Security tab