Similar concept to how when you right click on a folder, computer icon, or file in windows. When you right click on any of these things you are able to pull up a properties link/tab which gives you relevant information and path of the file location.
For this particular idea the properties tab will give information on the Alias, such as server type, connection type; ie microsoft provider or oracle provider, etc.
This would be helpful not only to go back and understand why you choose that connection type, but also when training others.
Thank you