frisk@rhi.hi.is (Fridrik Skulason) (07/24/90)
I am currently trying to find a solution to the following problem : Current situation : A large commercial bank in Iceland with 37 branch offices wishes to start using a SQL database and allow everyone to access the data. The branch offices are all connected to a Novell network (one network for each branch office) and those networks are connected to the central Novell network at the HQ with leased lines and X.25. The bank also has a VAX 6330 running VMS which is supposed to act as a database server. (It is also possible to run Ultrix on the VAX or just buy a new computer) Problem: What database software allows the Novell users to query the central databases ? I know that Oracle has a solution based on using Racal Interlan bridge but does the bridge understand Novell wide area networks ? Informix also has a solution based on running TCP/IP or NFS in the PCs but is that compatible with Novell ? If we run Rdb on the VAX is there any way we can allow the PCs to acces the database ? Do other Databases allow this kind of connectivity ? I would thankful if someone knows if this is possible or has this kind of setup running. Please mail any replies to stb@isbank.is -- Fridrik Skulason University of Iceland | Technical Editor of the Virus Bulletin (UK) | Reserved for future expansion E-Mail: frisk@rhi.hi.is Fax: 354-1-28801 |
jy2y1@vax5.cit.cornell.edu (07/26/90)
In article <1864@krafla.rhi.hi.is>, frisk@rhi.hi.is (Fridrik Skulason) writes: > I am currently trying to find a solution to the following problem : > > > If we run Rdb on the VAX is there any way we can allow the > PCs to acces the database ? > > Do other Databases allow this kind of connectivity ? > > I would thankful if someone knows if this is possible or has > this kind of setup running. > > Please mail any replies to stb@isbank.is > -- > Fridrik Skulason University of Iceland | > Technical Editor of the Virus Bulletin (UK) | Reserved for future expansion > E-Mail: frisk@rhi.hi.is Fax: 354-1-28801 | I have a project running on a vax 8530 using Rdb, Teamdata and Rally that is accesed by PC using PROCOMM. The users create their reports on the vax and print it using PROCOMM. It works well. The project covers New York State , including New York City. I'd be glad to give you more details if you are going that route! Macs access the database usually using Red Ryder or NCSA Telnet if connecting on Campus (where the vax computer resides). Antonio Scherer Cornell University Ithaca, NY
davidm@uunet.UU.NET (David S. Masterson) (07/28/90)
In article <1864@krafla.rhi.hi.is> frisk@rhi.hi.is (Fridrik Skulason) writes:
If we run Rdb on the VAX is there any way we can allow the
PCs to acces the database ?
In version 3.1 of Rdb, I see a component known as SQL/Services. This is
apparently an API to allow programs on various computers (like MS-DOS
machines) access to DSRI compliant databases on a VAX. It's a client/server
model of access. The PC, in some way, will put together an SQL statement that
is then shipped to the VAX which then returns the results.
Check with Digital.
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"If someone thinks they know what I said, then I didn't say it!"wallis@labc.enet.dec.com (Barry L. Wallis) (08/13/90)
In article <CIMSHOP!DAVIDM.90Jul27112658@uunet.UU.NET>, cimshop!davidm@uunet.UU.NET (David S. Masterson) writes... ;In article <1864@krafla.rhi.hi.is> frisk@rhi.hi.is (Fridrik Skulason) writes: ; ; If we run Rdb on the VAX is there any way we can allow the ; PCs to acces the database ? ; ;In version 3.1 of Rdb, I see a component known as SQL/Services. This is ;apparently an API to allow programs on various computers (like MS-DOS ;machines) access to DSRI compliant databases on a VAX. It's a client/server ;model of access. The PC, in some way, will put together an SQL statement that ;is then shipped to the VAX which then returns the results. ; ;Check with Digital. ;-- Yes, SQL/Services for MS/DOS will allow an application on the PC to be a client to an Rdb/VMS database residing on a VAX (or even a DB2 database using VIDA for DB2). You communicate with it via Dynamic SQL statements. Ultrix and VAX/VMS machines can also be clients. SQL/Services is included with Rdb. --- Barry L. Wallis USENET: wallis@labc.dec.com Database Consultant Prodigy (don't laugh): DNMX41A U.S. DECtp Resource Center DECUServe: EISNER::WALLIS (not on the net yet) Los Angeles, CA "No one voted for me, I represent myself" ---