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ForceStart connection parameter [FORCE]

Start a database server without attempting to connect to one.

Only with the db_start_engine function.

YES, NO

NO

By setting ForceStart=YES, the db_start_engine function starts a server without attempting to connect to one, even if there is one already running.

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