Before You Access Remote Oracle Data

To access remote Oracle data, configure your system with the prerequisite software.

1. Check for Prerequisites
   Check your system for the software components required to access Oracle data using Component Integration Services (CIS).
2. Create an Oracle Data Source Name
   Use the iqdsn utility to create an entry in the .odbc.ini file.
3. Set Environment Variables for Oracle Data Access
   Before starting the SAP Sybase IQ server to access Oracle data, you must set certain environment variables.
4. Start the SAP Sybase IQ Server
   Start the SAP Sybase IQ server that you will use as a front end to access Oracle data.