Database Connection String Builder

Build a database connection string for this setup:

**Database System:** {{DATABASE_SYSTEM}}
**Host/Server:** {{HOST}}
**Database Name:** {{DATABASE_NAME}}
**Authentication Method:** {{AUTH_METHOD}}
**SSL Requirements:** {{SSL_REQUIREMENTS}}
**Additional Options Needed:** {{OPTIONS}}
**Programming Language/Driver:** {{DRIVER}}

Please provide:
1. Complete connection string
2. Explanation of each parameter
3. Security best practices:
   - Credential management
   - SSL/TLS configuration
   - Network security
4. Connection string for different environments
5. Environment variable setup
6. Connection string encryption options
7. Common troubleshooting tips
8. Alternative connection formats
9. Driver-specific options
10. Performance-related parameters