An adapter connection is an object that contains parameters that adapter notifications and listeners use to connect to an adapter resource. When you create an adapter service, adapter polling notification, or listener, you specify the adapter connection that the service or polling notification uses to connect to the resource.

You use Integration Server Administrator to create and manage adapter connections. In Designer, you can view information about an adapter connection by clicking the adapter connection in Package Navigator view. For information about creating adapter connections, see the documentation provided with the adapter.