ODBC
Version 3.51

Purpose

The Microsoft® Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface is a C programming language interface that makes it possible for applications to access data from a variety of database management systems (DBMSs). The ODBC interface permits maximum interoperability—an application can access data in diverse DBMSs through a single interface. Furthermore, that application will be independent of any DBMS from which it accesses data. Users of the application can add software components called drivers, which interface between an application and a specific DBMS.

For more information about changes and enhancements for MDAC 2.5, see What's New in the MDAC SDK.

For information about support for Microsoft Data Access Components, see Getting Help from Microsoft Product Support Services.

See Also

• ODBC Technical Articles

ODBC Programmer's Reference

Documentation of ODBC interfaces and methods.

ODBC Data Source Administrator

The Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator manages database drivers and data sources.

ODBC Drivers

Documentation for the ODBC Desktop Database Drivers, the ODBC Driver for Oracle, and the Visual FoxPro® ODBC Driver.

ODBC Test

Microsoft ODBC Test is an ODBC-enabled application that you can use to test ODBC drivers.

ODBC Samples

Written in C++, these four code samples enable you to connect, execute queries, and convert user and system data set names to file names.

Feedback

Make error reports and feature requests directly to Microsoft.

In addition, you can send feedback on ODBC documentation or samples directly to the ODBC documentation team.