# DbConnectionString

The connection string to use to connect to the archiving database for the Lync Server. Specify the driver, server, database, and credentials to use to retrieve data.

The database user you specify must be a member of the db_datareader role, or alternatively, have Select access to the following tables:

- `ConferenceMessageRecipientLists`
- `ConferenceMessages`
- `Conferences`
- `ContentTypes`
- `Messages`
- `SessionDetails`
- `Users`

Micro Focus recommends encrypting the value of this parameter before entering it into the configuration file. For information about how to encrypt parameter values, refer to the Lync Connector Administration Guide.

Type: | String
Default: |
Required: | Yes
Configuration Section: | TaskName or FetchTasks
Example: | `DbConnectionString=Driver=SQL Server;Server=dbserver;DataBase=dbname;UID=user;PWD=password`
See Also: |

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