Informix® OLE DB Provider Guide
The Informix® OLE DB Provider Programmer's Guide describes the software requirements for using Informix® OLE DB Provider, show how to install and configure the provider for your use, and explain how to use Informix® OLE DB Provider to enable client applications, such as ActiveX Data Object (ADO) applications and web pages, to access data on the Informix® server.
This information is intended for
- Database administrators who install and configure HCL Informix® database servers, databases, and connectivity products
- Developers who write applications with Informix® OLE DB Provider
These topics are written with the assumption that you have the
following background:
- A working knowledge of your computer, your operating system, and the utilities that your operating system provides
- Some experience with Microsoft™ OLE DB
- Some experience working with relational databases or exposure to database concepts
To use the Informix® OLE DB Provider,
you must run on one of these supported operating systems:
- Microsoft™ Windows NT™ Version 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later
- Microsoft™ Windows™ 2003 Server, Microsoft™ Windows™ XP Professional, or Microsoft™ Windows™ Vista
For information about software compatibility, see the Informix® Client SDK release notes.
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