# Server

Specifies the hostname or address of the database server to connect to.

This parameter applies to omlibdbi: Generic Database Output Module.

Name:

  Server

Scope:

  input

Type:

  word

Default:

  input=none

Required?:

  yes

Introduced:

  Not documented

## Description

Use this to point omlibdbi at the host that runs the selected database engine. Combine it with the driver, credentials, and database name to form the full connection information.

## Input usage

    action(type="omlibdbi" driver="mysql" server="db.example.net"
           uid="dbwriter" pwd="sup3rSecret" db="syslog")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $ActionLibdbiHost — maps to Server (status: legacy)

## See also

See also omlibdbi: Generic Database Output Module.

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