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.
[My Data Source] Userid=DBA Password=sql EngineName=test_server CommLinks=tcpip(port=1870) AutoStop=no DatabaseName=iqdemo DatabaseFile=iqdemo.db
The $ODBCINI environment variable
The $HOME environment variable
$ODBC_HOME
$ODBC_INI
% dbisql –c "dsn=sample_dsn"
% dbisql –c "UID=DBA;PWD=sql;AutoStop=no; ENG=<engine name>;DBF=$IQDIR16/demo/iqdemo.db"This example is shown on multiple lines, however, you must enter the entire command at the command prompt on one line.
Utility Guide > iqdsn Database Administration Utility