 | Level: Intermediate Daniel Hebert , Software Engineer, IBM
01 Mar 2007 This tutorial takes you through the process of setting up the Perl Database Interface (DBI) to work with IBM® Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS). See examples of how to exercise a variety of DBI features and learn how to configure CPAN module installation, driver installation, script automation, data structures, pitfalls, and Perl interaction with IDS.
Objectives - Learn how to configure CPAN module installation
- Learn how to configure driver installation
- Learn how to configure script automation
- Learn about data structures
- Learn how to avoid or circumvent common pitfalls
- Explore a variety of Perl DBI features for effective interaction with IDS
Prerequisites
This tutorial was designed using version 1.0, but later versions are expected to behave similarly. You must have a working knowledge of how to install and set up a simple database in IDS. Beginner programming skills are assumed. Prior Perl knowledge is helpful but not required. The code given in this tutorial shows you how to get set up. This tutorial assumes basic knowledge of Perl and builds on that. It also assumes you have IDS 10.00 running, but other versions can be expected to behave similarly. It is important to note that this tutorial is not intended to teach optimal Perl coding techniques, Perl ''style", or best Perl practices.
System requirements
This tutorial uses Windows, but can be applied to any system that supports IDS and Perl (such as UNIX setups).
Duration
Less than 2 hours
Formats html, pdf
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