What does ODBC error 08004 typically indicate in Excel?

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What does ODBC error 08004 typically indicate in Excel?
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ODBC error 08004 in Excel usually signifies a problem with the ODBC driver or the connection string. It often means the specified ODBC driver is not installed correctly, is incompatible with the database, or the connection string contains incorrect parameters like server name, database name, or authentication details. It can also point to issues with network connectivity if the database is on a remote server.