title: What is IMEX within OLEDB connection strings?
body: <p><code>"Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=localhost;Extended Properties=""Excel 8.0;HDR=Yes;IMEX=2"</code></p>
  
  <p>What is the purpose of <code>IMEX=2</code> in the above connection string?</p>