Before You Begin

The programming components in Microsoft® SQL Server™ 6.0 enable you to develop sophisticated client/server applications that tap the power of Microsoft SQL Server from workstations running the Microsoft® Windows NT™, Microsoft® Windows®, and MS-DOS® operating systems.

Microsoft® DB-Library™ is used to create client applications for SQL Server.

Note   This book contains background information about Microsoft SQL Server and provides some information specific to SQL Server 6.0. For information about changes and enhancements specific to SQL Server 6.5, see the supplementary "What's New in SQL Server 6.5."