Initialization String Attribute InitializationString (IS) Purpose A SQL command that is issued immediately after connecting to the database to manage session settings. Valid Values SQL_command where: SQL_command is a valid SQL command that is supported by the database. Example To set the date format on every connection, specify: Set DateStyle='ISO, MDY' Notes • If the statement fails to execute, the connection fails and the driver reports the error returned from the server. Default None GUI Tab Advanced tab