Open Database Connectivity Without
Compromise !
1993 ODBC Technical
White Paper
Prepared By: Kingsley Idehen
President & Founder OpenLink Software
The Open Database
Connectivity Standard (ODBC)
ODBC Objectives
ODBC Theory of Operation
ODBC Architecture
Types of Drivers
OpenLink
Software's Multi-Tier ODBC Driver Architecture
The Generic ODBC Driver
The OpenLink Request Agent
The OpenLink Request Broker
OpenLink Database Agents
How
OpenLink's Component Objects Work Together
Data Source Session Establishment
Message Relaying
The OpenLink Session Rules Book
The Windows Sockets Interface
Standard (Winsock)
JSB Virtual Sockets Library
ODBC Myths Dispelled
ODBC is Slow
Database Vendors are the best
source of ODBC Drivers
OpenLink ODBC Drivers Features
Summary
Single Tier Driver Features
Multi-Tier Driver Features
Conclusions
Benefits of Open Standards
