ODBC Server Installation and Management Manual

Installing the NonStop ODBC Server
HP NonStop ODBC Server Installation and Management Manual—429395-002
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Checking the PC Clients
A corresponding NETLIB, for DBLIB, or a communication driver, for the NonStop
ODBC driver, is required. The communication drivers are bundled with the NonStop
ODBC driver.
Ultimately, the stack of software and hardware on the PC looks something like that
shown in Figure 2-1:
This sub-section lists some of the options for each of the six levels and then discusses
valid combinations. Everything described here applies to both the NonStop ODBC
driver and DBLIB, unless otherwise noted.
Figure 2-1. Software/Hardware Stack for a PC Client
Note. The components described here for the layers are the ones that have been tested to
some extent. There are other products available—such as TCP/IP stacks from other vendors—
that may also work well. If you want to use other components, be sure to install and configure
them according to directions and perform the verification tests described in this section.
PC Application
ODBC Driver/DBLIB
NETLIB/Communication
Driver
Communication
Stack
Data Link
LAN CardLevel 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
LAN Wire
SQL API
Software
Hardware
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