ODBC Component Overview

ODBC with the IBM 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. The Data Direct ODBC driver manager is shipped with the CSDK bundle for Sun Solaris 32-bit and IBM AIX 32-bit platforms.

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

• IBM 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 drive 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