System Requirements

 


SQLThing is a client server program for the iSeries.  The SQLThing executable runs on a Windows 2000, NT or Windows 9x machine and communicates with the AS/400 via ODBC.  SQLThing requires that you use an ODBC driver that is ODBC 3.0 or greater compliant, such as IBM Client Access Express ODBC Driver.

Internally, SQLThing uses ActiveX Data Objects and direct calls to the ODBC interface to communicate with the AS/400.  When started, SQLThing will prompt for a Data Source Name, User ID and Password.  Once the user has filled in these requirements, SQLThing will make two initial connections to the AS/400.  One connection is used for utility processing like retrieving files and libraries or job log information.  The other connection is used as the primary connection for SQL testing, running exports or other functions.

SQLThing Requirements

o       Windows 2000, NT or 9x Client Platform

o       Microsoft Data Access Components version 2.7

o       Client Access Express ODBC Driver