Linux ODBC/MX Client Driver for SQL/MX Release 3.2 (H06.25+, J06.14+)

About this document
This manual describes how to install, configure and use the Linux ODBC/MX Client Driver. This
product allows Linux applications developed for the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
application programming interface to access data from an SQL/MX database on a NonStop
system.
Intended audience
This manual is intended for ODBC application programmers who write 32-bit applications to access
data from an SQL/MX database, and for administrators installing and configuring the driver on
the Linux workstation.
Document organization
Provides an overview of the Linux ODBC/MX Client Driver.Chapter 1: Overview
Describes how to install the Linux ODBC/MX client driver.Chapter 2: Installing the driver
Describes how to configure client data sources.Chapter 3: Configuring data
sources
Lists the driver compatibility.Chapter 4: Driver compatibility and
considerations
Lists the error codes and messages.Chapter 5: Error messages
Provides a sample ODBC application.Appendix A: Sample ODBC
application
New and changed information in this edition
HP NonStop Linux ODBC/MX Client Driver for SQL/MX Release 3.2 is a new document.
Notation conventions
General syntax notation
This list summarizes the notation conventions for syntax presentation in this manual.
UPPERCASE LETTERS
Uppercase letters indicate keywords and reserved words. Type these items exactly as shown.
Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For example:
SELECT
Italic Letters
Italic letters, regardless of font, indicate variable items that you supply. Items not enclosed in
brackets are required. For example:
file-name
Computer Type
Computer type letters within text indicate case-sensitive keywords and reserved words. Type
these items exactly as shown. Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For example:
myfile.sh
Bold Text
Bold text in an example indicates user input typed at the terminal. For example:
ENTER RUN CODE
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