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AIX Open Source Tip: Useful tips for unixODBC

Question & Answer


Question

How can I install the unixODBC driver on AIX?

Answer

The unixODBC  'ODBC driver manager and drivers for PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.' package is available on the AIX Toolbox for Linux Applications ("AIX Toolbox") download site.

SUPPORT
  • RPM packages from the AIX Toolbox for Linux Applications site are not supported through AIX support.
    • AIX support does not provide answers about usage, compatibility, or dependencies for this package.
    • Cases opened to address AIX Toolbox problems are canceled, and users are referred to the discussion forum.
  • For all questions or issues with AIX Toolbox for Linux Applications packages, support is provided through the AIX Open Source Community Discussion forum.
    • The AIX Open Source development team provides 'best effort' support through the forum, only. They answer questions, if possible, but they don't own the packages, or formally support them.
    • For more information about support, see Resolving AIX Open Source Package and Application Issues.
  • For true expertise in usage of the package, you can consult the open source community:
  • Consult your application vendor support references to determine version, installation, and configuration requirements.
  • The following non-IBM web references are provided for convenience only.  IBM does not endorse, or support the content.

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Modified date:
31 May 2021

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