Product descriptions and directory layout

Product

Description

 

 

Interactive SQL

Interactive SQL is a GUI tool that allows you to execute SQL statements, build

 

scripts, and display data from Adaptive Server. It is installed into the DBISQL

 

directory.

 

 

Unified Agent

Unified Agent is a management framework that provides runtime services to

 

manage, monitor, and control distributed Sybase resources. Agents plug into the

 

framework and provide the ability to manage specific components. It is installed into

 

the new UA directory $SYBASE/UAF-2_0.

 

 

jutils-2_0

A collection of Adaptive Server utility programs including:

 

jisql – a JDBC-based GUI isql tool.

 

ribo – a tool to trace TDS traffic between client program and Adaptive Server.

 

 

jConnect

Installed into the jConnect-6_0directory. Provides a Java Database Connectivity

 

(JDBC) driver for Adaptive Server.

 

 

Sybase support for ADO.NET, OLE DB, and ODBC

Adaptive Server version 15.0.2 contained new ODBC and OLE DB drivers developed by Sybase. The third-party rebranded ODBC and OLE DB Driver Kits included with previous versions are no longer shipped.

The retired ODBC Driver Kit was installed in %SYBASE%\ODBC, and registered with the ODBC Driver Manager as “Sybase ASE ODBC Driver”. The new ASE ODBC Driver by Sybase is installed in %SYBASE%\DataAccess\ODBC, and registered as “Adaptive Server Enterprise”. The version shipping with Adaptive Server and SDK 15.0 is version 15.0.0.50.

The retired OLE DB Driver Kit was installed in %SYBASE%\OLEDB, and used the provider short name of “Sybase.ASEOLEDBProvider” and the long name of “Sybase ASE OLE DB Provider”. The new ASE OLE DB Provider by Sybase is installed in %SYBASE%\DataAccess\OLEDB, and uses provider short name “ASEOLEDB”. The version shipping with SDK 15.0 is version 15.0.0.51.

Sybase recommends that you start your migration process the new ODBC and

OLE DB drivers as soon as possible. New features introduced in Adaptive

Server 15.0 are supported only by the new drivers.

See “New Features for OpenServer 15.0 and SDK 15.0 for Windows, Linux and UNIX”, for instructions on migrating to the new drivers.

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Sybase 15.0.2 manual Sybase support for ADO.NET, OLE DB, and Odbc, Interactive SQL

15.0.2 specifications

Sybase 15.0.2, a product of the Sybase corporation (now SAP), is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that provides robust solutions for data management, security, and performance. This version builds upon its predecessors, offering improved features and enhancements that cater to both enterprises and developers.

One of the standout features of Sybase 15.0.2 is its advanced performance capabilities. The version introduces optimization enhancements such as the Query Optimizer, which is designed to ensure efficient execution of complex queries. This optimizer analyzes SQL statements and tables to choose the most efficient means of retrieval, thus reducing execution time and improving the overall performance of the database.

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In conclusion, Sybase 15.0.2 is a feature-rich RDBMS that combines performance, scalability, security, and flexibility. Its advanced capabilities not only enhance data management for organizations but also provide a solid foundation for developers seeking to create efficient and secure applications. The improvements in this version make it a compelling choice for enterprises looking to optimize their database operations in an increasingly data-driven world.