# Testing a Connection Profile

Ping the server to test a connection profile.

1. Open the Data Source Explorer.
2. Expand the Server category and locate the profile that you want to test.
3. Right-click the profile and select Ping.
4. Choose from the following:

   Table 1. Ping options
   Option | Action
   --- | ---
   If the ping fails | Verify that the server is running and check the connection profile properties.
   To view error information | Click Details in the Error dialog. The exception appears in the window.
   If the ping succeeds | Click OK.

Related concepts
Connection Profiles
Data Source Explorer View
Related tasks
Creating a Connection Profile
Refreshing a Connection Profile
Renaming a Connection Profile
Deleting a Connection Profile
Editing Connection Profile Properties
Starting the Database Server
Related reference
Database Connection Profiles