Re: database connection (odbc vs native)

"Barbara Kennedy" <barbken_at_teleport.com> writes:

> ODBC goes through the sqlnet layer ( the exception is if a vendor, and there
> are some, builds their own middleware).
There aren't any exceptions. All middleware goes through Net8/SQL*Net.

                                Rick

>
> You can use the Oracle's OLE objects in VC and it does allow performance
> improvement over ODBC ADO, DAO etc. if you use it well. The syntax is
> DAO'ish.
> Jim
>
>
> Larry Pettit <larry.pettit_at_ps.net> wrote in message
> news:RltG3.378$V%.20766_at_news.uswest.net...
> > Could someone give me some more information on the different types of
> > connnections to an Oracle db. Our front end application tool is Visual
> C++
> > 6.
> > I know we could use the jet engine and access it with (DAO, ADO
> etc.),
> > use the (microsoft or oracle) ODBC drivers, or go with a native connection
> > through SQL *net on each client.
> >
> > We're currently wanting to use ODBC so we can maximize the Visual C++
> > (MFC classes) and develop the application quicker. If we go native, does
> it
> > require Pro *C or is there another way to connect up to SQL *Net and how
> > much more work if any is required?
> >
> > Could someone relate their experiences (pros/cons) with any of the above.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
>

-- Received on Wed Sep 29 1999 - 17:51:13 CDT