ODBC component overview

ODBC with the HCL Informix® ODBC Driver includes several components.

ODBC with the HCL Informix ODBC Driver can include the following components:
  • Driver manager

    An application can link to a driver manager, which links to the driver specified by the data source. The driver manager also checks parameters and transitions. On most UNIX platforms, the ODBC Driver Manager can be purchased from a third-party vendor.

    On Microsoft Windows platforms, the ODBC Driver Manager is a part of the OS.

  • HCL Informix ODBC Driver
    The driver provides an interface to Informix database server. Applications can use the driver in the following configurations:
    • to link to the ODBC driver manager
    • to link to the Driver Manager Replacement & the driver
    • to link to the driver directly
  • Data sources
    The driver provides access to the following data sources:
    • database management systems (DBMS), including a database server
    • databases
    • operating systems and network software required for accessing the database
Parent topic: Overview of HCL Informix ODBC Driver
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