The drivers that make up Sybase ASE
ODBC Driver is compliant with the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
specification. ODBC is a specification for an application program interface (API)
that enables applications to access multiple database management systems using
Structured Query Language (SQL).
ODBC permits maximum interoperability—a
single application can access many different database management systems. This
enables an ODBC developer to develop, compile, and ship an application without
targeting a specific type of data source. Users can then add the database
drivers, which link the application to the database management systems of their
choice.
The Sybase ASE ODBC Driver is installed by
the Setup program for the product with which they are shipped. For instructions
on running the Setup program, see the Installation Guide that accompanies the
product.