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Process to copy the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb V2.0 distribution kit over the internet:
NOTE: Users will have to have a copy of PKUNZIP to extract the files.
Regards,
Bill Beauregard
Business Development Manager
Product Manager for Oracle ODBC Driver for Oracle Rdb & Oracle SQL/Services
Oracle Rdb Group
603-881-1731 FAX 603-881-0120
beauregard@wilbry.enet.dec.com
1) login to ftp.oracle.com or www.oracle.com
username = anonymous
password = yourname@mailadress
2) select the /pub directory
3) select the Rdb subdirectory
4) transfer the files
ODBCWIN.ZIP = Windows 16 bit kit name
ODBCNT.ZIP = the Windows NT Intel kit name
ODBCANT.ZIP = the Windows NT Alpha kit name
PRODUCT NAME: Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb Version 2.0
DESCRIPTION
The Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb enables Microsoft[R] Windows and Windows NT[TM] applications that implement the Microsoft Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) API to read from and write to Oracle Rdb databases and databases accessible through the DEC DB Integrator family of gateways.
The Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb distribution kit includes all of the database client software required to allow an ODBC-enabled application to access Oracle Rdb. The kit consists of the Dynamic Link Libraries, a Windows help file, a copy of the license and this product description. The kit supports the native Windows installation procedure. In addition to the ODBC-enabled application and the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, a network transport is required on the client. (See the release notes for details.)
FUNCTIONALITY
The Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb supports SQL-92 compliant Oracle Rdb SQL. DECnet, WINSOCK compliant TCP/IP and NetWare[R] network transports are supported. Online documentation is provided via the Microsoft Windows Help facility. The Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb complies with Version 2.0 of the Microsoft ODBC specification and supports all ODBC Core and Level 1 calls and the following Level 2 calls:
o SQLDataSources o SQLDescribeParam o SQLDrivers o SQLExtendedFetch o SQLForeignKeys o SQLMoreResults o SQLNativeSql o SQLNumParams o SQLParamOptions o SQLPrimaryKeys o SQLProcedureColumns o SQLProcedures o SQLSetScrollOptions
NEW FEATURES (See Release Notes for Details)
o The Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb kit now contains the Microsoft ODBC Version 2.0 Driver Manager and utilities.
o Support for scrollable cursors via the Microsoft ODBC cursor library.
o Support for Version 2.0 of the Microsoft ODBC specification.
o A new 32-bit Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, Microsoft Windows NT (Intel & Alpha).
o Support for the Oracle Rdb SQL ANSI Date-Time data types: DATE ANSI, TIMESTAMP, TIME and INTERVAL (Requires Oracle SQL/Services V6.1)
o Support for ODBC scalar functions
o Enhanced auto-commit processing which reduces network traffic and improves the performance of applications running in auto-commit mode. (Requires Oracle SQL/Services V6.1)
o The ODBC SQLColumns functions returns an updatable attribute as an extension to the ODBC result set.
o Client data access capabilities include:
1. Array operations (insert, update and delete)
2. Transparent access to segmented strings, blob data types.
3. Primary and foreign key catalog functions support
o Includes Kanji translation libraries
(Not included for the Microsoft Windows NT Alpha operating system)
o Support for outer joins and stored procedures
ORDERING INFORMATION
The standard software distribution for Oracle SQL/Services includes a copy of the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb software. Once Oracle SQL/Services is installed the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb can be found in sys$common:[sqlsrv.odbcapi] on OpenVMS, and in /usr/lib/dbs/sqs/v61/cli/odbcapi on Digital UNIX Alpha.
The Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb can be downloaded from Oracle's home page on the World Wide Web and the Microsoft/OS2 section of Oracle's Compuserve forum.
A media kit (3.5-inch high-density diskette) can also be ordered from Oracle as described in the Oracle Rdb Price List.
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
If you would like to receive Oracle Support for your Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, please call (415) 506-5578 in the US, or contact your local Oracle Sales office. Please note that Oracle will not provide support for the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb unless a Support License Contract is in place. If you would like to order the product in an Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb kit, please call Oracle's Product Support Sales at (415) 506-5578.
HARDWARE REQUIRED
The Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb requires a system configuration sup- ported by Microsoft Windows V3.1 or Windows NT including:
- A minimum of 8 MB system memory
- A minimum of 2.0MB free disk space
- Ethernet hardware and software
SOFTWARE REQUIRED
Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb Clients
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Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, Windows NT Client (TCP/IP Transport):
o Microsoft Windows NT Operating System, V3.1 or V3.5
o Microsoft Windows, V3.1
Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, Windows NT Client (DECnet Transport):
o Microsoft Windows NT Operating System, V3.1 or V3.5
o Microsoft Windows, V3.1
o PATHWORKS for NT, V4.1
Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, MS Windows client (DECnet Transport):
o MS-DOS Operating System, V5.0 - V6.2
o Microsoft Windows, V3.1
o One of the following network products:
- PATHWORKS for DOS, V4.1A
- PATHWORKS V5.0, V5.1A, or V5.1 for DOS and Windows client software
Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, MS Windows client (TCP/IP Transport):
o MS-DOS Operating System, V5.0 - V6.2
o Microsoft Windows, V3.1
o One of the following network products:
- PATHWORKS for DOS (TCP/IP), V2.0
- A Windows Sockets V1.1 specification compliant transport.
Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, Microsoft Windows client (IPX/SPX Transport):
o MS-DOS Operating System, V5.0 - V6.2
o Microsoft Windows, V3.1
o Novell[R] NetWare 3.11 Windows Workstation Client with IPX.COM or IPXODI.COM, and NETX shell
Server Software Requirements
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This section lists the software required to support the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, MS Windows and Windows NT clients on each available server platform.
OpenVMS VAX Servers
OpenVMS VAX Servers will require the following software products to support access to local and remote databases by the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, MS Windows and Windows NT clients.
o OpenVMS VAX Operating System, V5.4 - V6.1
o Oracle SQL/Services and Oracle Rdb for OpenVMS VAX - V5.1, V6.0, V6.1.
o One of the following network transport options:
- DECnet transport - DECnet for OpenVMS VAX, V5.4 - V6.1
- TCP/IP transport - DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS VAX, V3.0 - V3.1
- Novell IPX/SPX transport - InterConnections Leverage for NetWare,V3.0 File Sharing Services (FSS), V2.0
OpenVMS Alpha Servers
OpenVMS Alpha Servers will require the following software products to support access to local and remote databases by the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, MS Windows and Windows NT clients.
o OpenVMS Alpha Operating System, V6.1
o Oracle SQL/Services and Oracle Rdb for OpenVMS Alpha - V5.1, V6.0, V6.1.
o One of the following network transport options:
- DECnet transport - DECnet for OpenVMS Alpha, V6.1
- TCP/IP transport - DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Alpha, V3.0 - V3.1
- Novell IPX/SPX transport - InterConnections Leverage Host Services V3.1, File Sharing Services (FSS), V3.0.
Digital Unix Alpha Servers
Digital Unix Alpha Servers will require the following software products to support access to local and remote databases by the Oracle ODBC Driver for Rdb, MS Windows and Windows NT clients.
o Digital Unix Alpha Operating System, V3.2.
o Oracle SQL/Services Oracle Rdb for Digital Unix Alpha - V6.1
o One of the following network transport options:
- DECnet transport - DECnet/OSI, for Digital Unix Alpha, V2.0.
- TCP/IP transport - TCP/IP for Digital Unix Alpha, V3.2, bundled with the operating system.
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