Re: database connection (odbc vs native)

From: Chetan Wagle <chetanw_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 10:27:34 +0530
Message-ID: <7sf093$2ki$1@herald.ctp.com>

On simple drawback of ODBC is that you need to install/configure it on every machine while in case of Native drivers, simply copying some files works.

HTH,
Chetan
Bangalore, India

Larry Pettit wrote in message ...
>Could someone give me some more information on the different types of
>connnections to an Oracle db. Our front end application tool is Visual C++
>6.
> I know we could use the jet engine and access it with (DAO, ADO etc.),
>use the (microsoft or oracle) ODBC drivers, or go with a native connection
>through SQL *net on each client.
>
> We're currently wanting to use ODBC so we can maximize the Visual C++
>(MFC classes) and develop the application quicker. If we go native, does
it
>require Pro *C or is there another way to connect up to SQL *Net and how
>much more work if any is required?
>
> Could someone relate their experiences (pros/cons) with any of the above.
>
>Thanks
>
>
Received on Thu Sep 23 1999 - 23:57:34 CDT