Re: Connection between Windows and Infromix Online on Unix

Denis Hung wrote: > > Hi: > > I want to connect from windows based systems to an Informix Online database > found on Unix. What do I need to install from the online Engine CD and how > do I configure the connection. I want to develop applications using Visual > Basic, but talking to Informix online. > > Thanks. > Denis You need to install Informix-Cli for Windows from the IDS CD (provided you have a recent _7.xx_ version) to be able to create an ODBC data source on your PC, but since you want to develop with Visual Basic, you should contact your local Informix Office and try out Informix Data Director For Visual Basic (DDVB). You will be amazed with what it can do for you (It really assists you in creating Database-Oriented Applications) __________________________________________________________ Paulo Silva mailto:psilva@informix.com Consultant/Trainer phone : +351 1 412 89 40 Informix Software Portugal fax : +351 1 410 84 37