'Declaration
 
Public Shared Sub ClearPool( _
   ByVal connection As SqlConnection _
) 

public static void ClearPool( 
   SqlConnection connection
)

Parameters

connection

A connection that holds ConnectionString that identifies pool to clear.

Pool is automatically cleared if a connection is idle for some time or closed by the server. Call ClearPool to force explicit pool clearance.

ClearPool does not immediately clear the pool. The operation is started in approximately 30 seconds. The main thread of the application is not blocked.

Target Platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2

Reference

SqlConnection Class
SqlConnection Members