The DataLink Property window has 4 tabs: Provider, Connection, Advanced, and All. The Adapter tab is not a tab on the DataLink Property window.
The Provider tab is used to select the OLE DB provider that is appropriate for the application.
The Connection tab is used to specify the location of the data and how the connection has to be established.
The Advanced tab is used to view and set other initialization properties for the data.
The All tab is used to view and edit all OLE DB initialization properties available for the OLE DB provider.
The Adapter tab is not a tab on the DataLink Property window because it is not related to the datalink properties. The adapter is a hardware device that is used to connect to a network or other device. It is not a software property that can be configured in the DataLink Property window.
Here is a table that summarizes the tabs on the DataLink Property window:
Tab
Description
Provider
Selects the OLE DB provider
Connection
Specifies the location of the data and how the connection has to be established
Advanced
Views and sets other initialization properties for the data
All
Views and edits all OLE DB initialization properties available for the OLE DB provider