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= Glossary Entry: ServerType =

The <b>Server Type</b> or <b><nop>ServerType</b> variable appears in the {{{odbc.ini}}} file, the {{{udbc.ini}}} file, the Multi-Tier Rulebook (default, {{{oplrqb.ini}}}), and the Administrative Assistant. You will also see the {{{/SVT}}} or {{{/SERVERTYPE}}} parameters included in JDBC, UDBC, OLE DB, and ADO.NET URLs and connect strings.   

The value passed as Server Type must match a {{{[Domain Alias]}}} which is contained in the Multi-Tier Rulebook. This Alias typically represents the name and version of a Multi-Tier Database Agent.   You may also create custom Server Types to suit your needs. Be advised, these custom Types must have a corresponding {{{[Mapping Rule]}}}, {{{[generic_xxx]}}} section, and {{{[Environment xxx]}}} section. 

== Example ==

{{{
ServerType = Sybase 10   
}}}

== See Also ==
[[GlossaryEntryDomain|Domain]]