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ABOUT WINDOWS NT
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Why does ODBC ROUTER require a Windows server?
We designed the server part of ODBC ROUTER to run exclusively on Windows because that platform has well supported ODBC drivers for hundreds of database systems. The client part of ODBC ROUTER will run on Macs, PCs and Linux to access any database through (or on) the Windows server.
What about our UNIX, mainframe and minicomputer data?
SQL database vendors (including Sybase, Informix, CA-Ingres, IBM and others) support Windows as a client platform in each and every new release of their software. (COBOL, PL/I and VSAM legacy data files are supported by Liant and others.) ODBC ROUTER extends this support to your networks of Macs, PCs and Linux machines.
Isn't setting up and running Windows difficult/expensive?
ODBC ROUTER does not require a dedicated machine, but you may choose to buy an inexpensive PC pre-loaded with Windows NT/2K/Xp from DELL. Your database vendor has years of experience supporting Windows and can walk you through every step of the process of installing their client-software via the telephone. Best of all, you only need to do this once for your whole network. Once your Windows box and database client software are up and running, the ODBC ROUTER can be downloaded and will self-install within minutes. No ongoing management is required.
What about Windows 2000, 2003 and Xp?
Windows 2000, 2003 and Xp are new version of Windows NT and AUGSOFT is officially supporting them for use with ODBC ROUTER. AUGSOFT also supports legacy Windows NT4 servers.
Can I use a Windows Home/Workstation/Professional Edition instead of a Server Edition?
Yes you may, although those editions will not support AppleTalk nor more than 10 concurrent database sessions. Note that [DOS-based] Windows 95/98/SE/ME can not host an ODBC ROUTER, but may certainly use the ODBC OverDRIVER to access an ODBC ROUTER.
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