Connecting Using ODBC

Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a standard API that allows a single application to access a variety of data sources through ODBC–compliant drivers.

• ODBC Conformance
  ODBC drivers manufactured by different vendors may vary widely in the functions they provide. SAP Sybase IQ supports ODBC 3.5.2.
• Installing ODBC Drivers
  Server and client.installations include ODBC drivers. Platform-specific drivers are available from the SAP Sybase Product Download Center and SAP Service Marketplace.
• Using UNIX or Linux–Based Query Tools Through ODBC
  There are several ways to use ODBC to connect to UNIX or Linux-based Query tools.
• Managing ODBC Data Sources
  On UNIX-like operating systems, ODBC data sources are stored in a system information file. Although this file is named .odbc.ini by default, it can have any name.
• Command Line Connections to 32-bit Applications
  Use ISQL to connect to 32-bit applications from the command line.