What is a connection in DTS?

A connection in DTS refers to a set of properties that specifies how to connect to a data source or destination. This includes essential details such as the type of database, server name, user credentials, and potential connection strings needed to establish the link between the application and the database.

Connections are crucial because they enable Data Transformation Services (DTS) to interact with various data sources, whether they be SQL databases, flat files, or other forms of data storage. Without defining connections correctly, a DTS package would not be able to retrieve or send data effectively, rendering it unusable for data transformation tasks.

The other options pertain to different aspects of what DTS can do but do not accurately describe the concept of a connection. Debugging utilities, data flow representations, and error handling mechanisms serve distinct functions within the DTS framework but do not define the connection itself.