Pervasive PSQL v10.10 - OLE DB Readme
General Release - June 2008

Contents

This readme file contains the following topics:

About the Object Linking and Embedding Database (OLE DB) Provider

This release of the OLE DB provider for Pervasive PSQL contains the following resources:

System Requirements

Getting Started

The runtime files for the OLE DB access method are installed with the Pervasive PSQL engine by default.

The header files and sample files are available via Web download: http://www.pervasive.com/developerzone/access_methods/oledbado.asp.

Documentation

In the Pervasive PSQL SDK documentation, see OLE DB Provider Guide and Pervasive PSQL Programmer's Guide.

Using the Samples with the PVideoDB Database

The download file includes the data files and dictionary files (DDFs) for a sample database named PVideoDB. The sample database simulates the management of a video store. The data files and DDFs are located in <directory>\samples\PvideoDB, where <directory> is the directory where you installed the OLE DB header files and samples.

Use the following steps to create the PVideoDB database, which is required to use the OLE DB samples.

  1. Start Pervasive PSQL Control Center from the Pervasive group in the Start menu.
  2. In Pervasive PSQL Explorer, expand the Engines node.
  3. Right-click on the desired server where the database engine is running.
  4. Click New > Database.
  5. Type "PVideoDB" for Database Name (and use it for the DSN name).
  6. Specify <directory>\samples\PVideoDB for Location.

    7. where <directory> is the location where you installed the header and sample files.

  7. Click Finish.
  8. Exit Pervasive PSQL Control Center.

Known Issues

The following are known issues with this release.

Issue Number
Description
55994
Pervasive OLE DB provider does not work with a database under "mixed" mode security
Work-around: Use MSDASQL Provider instead

Technical Support

You may obtain technical support from the following Web-based support options:

Disclaimer

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