Overview and setup

These topics describe the software you can use with HCL Informix® OLE DB Provider and explain how to install and configure it for your use.

Introduction to HCL Informix OLE DB Provider
Install and configure Informix OLE DB Provider
HCL Informix OLE DB Provider is distributed with HCL Informix Connect and the HCL Informix Client Software Development Kit (Client SDK).
Sample programs
A sample program, Demo1, is included in %INFORMIXDIR%\demo\oledbdemo\Demo1.
Support of OLE DB specifications
The HCL Informix OLE DB Provider supports level 0 of the OLE DB provider specification, including some additional level 1 interfaces.
Support of LDAP Authentication in Windows
You can use LDAP Authentication in Windows with HCL Informix OLE DB Provider, which is similar to the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) that is used on UNIX and Linux.
Supported interfaces

Parent topic: Informix OLE DB Provider Guide