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CONNX 8.8 Release Notes
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
CONNX 8.8 Release Notes............................................................................................................................................ 3
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CONNX Architecture (ODBC/JDBC) .............................................................................................................................. 4
CONNX ODBC Client .................................................................................................................................................... 5
CONNX Data Dictionary ................................................................................................................................................ 5
CONNX Data Server ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
CONNX JDBC Thin Client ............................................................................................................................................. 5
CONNX JDBC Server.................................................................................................................................................... 5
CONNX JDBC Router ................................................................................................................................................... 5
CONNX Client PC ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
CONNX Data Server ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Requirements For CONNX 8.8....................................................................................................................................... 7
Data (Host) Server Requirements.................................................................................................................................. 7
CLIENT PC REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 8
JDBC Pure Java Client Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 8
Obtaining a current JDK (Java Development Kit)* ......................................................................................................... 8
Compatible Front Ends .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Changes in CONNX 8.8 ............................................................................................................................................... 10
New Features .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Resolved Issues .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
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CONNX 8.8 Release Notes
Overview
CONNX 8.8 expands the database support of CONNX to include VSAM files on the VSE platform. A new component
called the CONNX Data Synchronization Tool has been added to the CONNX family of products. This component
provides a fast and easy method of creating data marts and data warehouses. Direct support for Microsoft .NET
technology has been added to CONNX 8.8 with the introduction of a pure CONNX OLE DB Provider. Additionally,
numerous feature requests have been implemented. The features contained within this release add performance,
functionality, and ease of use to CONNX. This release contains all previous enhancements and resolved issues.
Please see previous release notes for enhancements contained within those versions.
CONNX provides businesses secure read/write real-time access to all enterprise data from any platform as if all the
data existed in one relational database. All data is then accessible using standard SQL and any standards-based
application. CONNX acts as a reusable data access framework for projects throughout the enterprise. CONNX supports
C-ISAM, VSAM, DB2, Oracle, RMS, Rdb, PostGreSQL, DBMS, Dataflex, POWERflex, SQL Server, Sybase, Informix,
and any OLE DB or ODBC data source. JDBC?
Here are just some of the implementations in which CONNX 8.8 can be utilized:
Data Migration
Web Development
Application/ Data Integration
Application Development
Ad Hoc Reporting
Data Warehousing
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CONNX Architecture (ODBC/JDBC)
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CONNX ODBC Client
The CONNX Client is based on an ODBC driver, which is a dynamic link library that applications call to access data
located in remote systems. The CONNX ODBC driver processes the ODBC function calls, submits requests to the
appropriate data source, and then returns the results.
CONNX Data Dictionary
The CONNX Data Dictionary (CDD) is a repository of information about the database tables and fields accessed
through CONNX, including structure and security. It contains the metadata about the source information and provides a
GUI screen for easy and intuitive maintenance of the metadata, stored procedures, security, and views.
CONNX Data Server
The CONNX servers for Oracle DBMS, Oracle Rdb, Digital RMS Files, DataFlex, Oracle, and DB2 are full-featured data
servers that translate SQL requests into native database requests. The CONNX ODBC driver makes the server
transparent to the end user. In the case of DataFlex, Oracle, and DB2 the server functions are resident on the client
PC. The third-party driver determines the location of the server components for ODBC and OLE DB data sources.
CONNX JDBC Thin Client
The CONNX JDBC thin client allows read/write access to a CONNX data source from any client machine possessing a
JDK (1.02+). JDKs exist for most platforms. The CONNX JDBC thin client is a Type 3 driver that processes the JDBC
function calls and submits requests to the CONNX JDBC Server, then returns the results.
CONNX JDBC Server
The CONNX JDBC server handles requests from the CONNX JDBC thin client and accesses the target data sources.
The CONNX JDBC server component is a Microsoft Windows server component that enables access to multiple
heterogeneous data sources.
CONNX JDBC Router
The CONNX JDBC Router component is only necessary if Web applets are served by a non-Windows Web server. The
router is a Java application placed on the non-Windows Web server. It is designed to route JDBC requests to the
CONNX JDBC server.
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CONNX Client PC
Functions for the client PC in the CONNX distributed architecture include the following:
Data Conversion
Sorting
Metadata Retrieval (CONNX CDD)
Grouping
First Pass SQL Optimization
Extended SQL Functions
Partial Joins
CONNX Security
CONNX Data Server
Functions for the data server in the CONNX distributed architecture include the following*:
Indexed Retrieval
Data Compression (on Request)
Non-Index Retrieval
Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)
Partial Joins
Database Security Client
*In the case of DataFlex, Oracle, and DB2 the server functions are resident on the client PC.
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Requirements For CONNX 8.8
Data (Host) Server Requirements
Please see the accompanying documentation for additional System Requirements.
Database
Hardware
Network
Operating System
Digital RMS
(any version)
Compaq/DEC VAXServer
Compaq/DEC
AlphaServer
Oracle Rdb
(version 4.1)
(version 6.0 and
above)
Compaq/DEC VAXServer
Compaq/DEC
AlphaServer
Oracle DBMS
(version 4.3 and
above)
Compaq/DEC VAXServer
Compaq/DEC
AlphaServer
Oracle RDBMS
(version 7.3 and
above)
Compaq/DEC VAXServer
Compaq/DEC
AlphaServer Personal
Computer (Intel) Sun
Workstation
IBM RS/6000(AIX)
Personal Computer (Intel)
Sun Workstation
IBM AS/400 Minicomputer
IBM Mainframe S/390.
NUM-Q (Untested)
RS/6000 (Untested)
IBM S/390 or compatible
IBM DB2
(Univeral Database
Version 5.0 to 5.2)
(DB2 for OS/390 any)
(DB2 for AS/400
version 4 rev 2)
VSAM files under
CICS
CISAM
DataFlex & PowerFlex
(any version)
Any OLE DB
Compliant data source
Sybase
Informix
SQL Server
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compatible TCP/IP
Software
or
DECnet Phase IV or above
UCX 3.0 or above
Compatible TCP/IP
Software
or
DECnet Phase IV or above
UCX 3.0 or above
Compatible TCP/IP
Software
or
DECnet Phase IV or above
SQLNet 2.x
And
TCP/IP
Or
IPX/SPX
SNA/LU6.2
And supported protocol of
choice
Or
TCP/IP
TCP/IP under CICS
SunSparc
RS/6000
Intel
HP Server
TCP/IP
Personal Computer
Sun Workstation
No requirementsexcept
those of the database
itself and the third-party
driver.
An ODBC Level 2compliant driver must
exist for the platform and
database.
Any supported protocol
under Windows.
TCP/IP software
Requirements of third-party
driver.
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OpenVMS/VAX
OpenVMS/Alpha
{AXP]
VMS 5.3 and above
Memory/ HD
requirements
12mb VAX
32 mb Alpha
Working Memory.
20k Blocks HD avail
OpenVMS/VAX
OpenVMS/Alpha
[APX]
VMS 5.3 and above
12mb VAX
32 mb Alpha
Working Memory.
20k Blocks HD avail
OpenVMS/VAX
OpenVMS/Alpha
[APX]
VMS 5.3 and above
12mb VAX
32 mb Alpha
Working Memory.
20k Blocks HD avail
OpenVMS/VAX
OpenVMS/Alpha
VMS 5.3 and above
[APX] Microsoft
Windows NT
UNIX(ANY)
Microsoft Windows
NT OS/2 OS/400
OS/390 MVS/ESA
LINUX
AIX(Untested)
12mb VAX
32 mb Alpha
Working Memory.
20k Blocks HD avail
OS/390 or MVS or
VSE
SunOS
AIX
Linux
SCO
HPUX
Windows, UNIX
No
requirementsexcept
those of the
database itself and
the third-party driver.
32mb PC RAM
25mb PC HD
5 mb of HD space
32mb RAM
No
requirementsexcept
those of the
database itself and
the third-party
driver.
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CLIENT PC REQUIREMENTS
Minimum
Recommended
Processor
Pentium 90mhz+
Pentium II 500mhz +
Memory
32 MB
64MB memory
Available space on hard drive
50 MB
250 Mb
OS
Windows .NET/XP/9x/2000/NT
Windows .NET/XP/2000
Network Connectivity
Microsoft TCP/IP
OR
DECNET Pathworks 7.0 +
(RMS, RDB, DBMS Only)
OR
SQL Net 2.x (Oracle Only)
OR
SNA/LU.6.2 with TCP/IP or DLC
Network Protocol
(DB2 Only)
Microsoft TCP/IP
OR
SQL Net 2.x (Oracle Only)
CD-Rom drive
YES
YES
CONNX login
YES
YES
Access or permission on the
appropriate databases
YES
YES
JDBC Pure Java Client Requirements
Requirement
Minimum
JDK*
1.02+
Hard Drive Space
10MB Free
Network Connectivity
TCP/IP
Obtaining a current JDK (Java Development Kit)*
JDKS are available through your platform vendor.
Platform
URL
Windows 9.x/2000/NT/XP/.NET
http://java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.2/download-windows.html
Sun Solaris
http://www.sun.com/solaris/java/
Linux
http://java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.2/download-linux.html
VMS-Alpha
http://www.digital.com/java/download/index.html
Digital Unix
http://www.digital.com/java/download/index.html
Alpha NT
http://www.digital.com/java/download/index.html
Apple
http://www.apple.com/java/
SCO Unix
http://www.sco.com/java/
IBM
(OS/2, AS/400, OS/390, VM/ESA,
AIX)
http://www.developer.ibm.com/java/
SGI
http://www.sgi.com/developers/devtools/languages/javafaq.html
Unisys
http://www.unisys.com/marketplace/clearpath/techlibrary/papers/javaenviro
n.html
HP-UX
http://www.unixsolutions.hp.com/products/java/index.html
* Your platform vendor is usually the best source for platform specific JDKs.
JDK required for CONNX client machine using JDBC only.
Please follow your vendor’s instructions for installation.
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Compatible Front Ends
OLEDB
ODBC
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Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Studio
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Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
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PowerBuilder
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Microsoft Access
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Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS)
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Microsoft SQL Server (linked server technology)
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Oracle Heterogeneous Services
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Microsoft Excel (MSQuery) and Excel
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JDBC
Application
Microsoft Visual Basic
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Internet Information Server (IIS)
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Cognos Impromptu
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Crystal Reports
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Borland C++
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Borland Delphi
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Borland JBuilder
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Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
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Paradox for Windows
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Dharma ODBC Integrator
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Visual FoxPro for Windows
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JetForms
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Sagent
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Oracle Developer/ Designer 2000
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Oracle Discover
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Any ODBC or OLE-DB compliant application
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Apache Web Server
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Netscape (iPlanet) Enterprise Server
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Any JDBC compliant applications
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GIS (geographical information software)
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Sun Forte
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Sun Netbeans
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Sun Netra Web server
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Star Office
Installation Instructions
Installation instructions for CONNX 8.8 are available from http://www.connx.com/products/helpdesk.html
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Changes in CONNX 8.8
New Features
VSAM VSE Support
CONNX provides real-time, high-performance access to VSAM files under CICS on the VSE operating system.
CONNX Data Synchronization
The CONNX Data Synchronization software allows users to easily move enterprise data from any source location to
any target data source. This Windows-based application employs a unique technique of hash keys to quickly detect
when records are updated, deleted, or inserted. By storing these hash keys, along with the primary key of each
record, in a separate CONNX private data store, the CONNX Data Synchronization tool performs incremental
updates from source to target at a fraction of the usual, full update speed.
This tool is ideally suited for creating and maintaining data warehouses and data marts. Once the target source is
populated, the engine powering the system, CONNX, an OLE DB/ODBC/JDBC driver, can be used with other tools
for ad hoc reporting, application development, and Web development. This engine provides the flexibility of querying
either against the data warehouse and data marts or against the live operational data sources.
Enhanced Rotated Array performance
Rotated Array processing has been accelerated in this release. This improvement will be appreciated by many
customers with Occurs clauses, including users of SCT PLUS software.
Microsoft .NET Support
CONNX now includes a native OLE DB Provider specifically designed to work with Microsoft .NET. Users get the
performance of a native provider, while writing their own applications in managed C# or VB .NET code.
C-ISAM support expanded
Support for older versions of UNIX operating systems has been added. CONNX for C-SAM supports Solaris 5.6 and
above, and also AIX 4.1 and above. Additionally, support for Microfocus COBOL C-ISAM files has been enhanced.
New Data Types
Several new data types have been added for specific customers.
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Resolved Issues
CONNX would intermittently crash when querying metadata tables.
RDB now returns the object table upon import (Table/View/system table).
CONNX Concurrency bottleneck with ConnectionSharing resolved. (performance issue)
CONNX installation now automatically grants the "log on as a service" right to the specified service account.
CONNX n-tier license crash resolved.
CONNX JDBC server lockup resolved.
CONNX no longer issues an additional GetNext if complete criteria is specified for a unique key. (performance issue)
JDBC Server stability enhanced. If connection is lost to client JDBC Driver, database resources are released.
SUM returning (not initialized error) resolved.
New Connection keywords added (for use by the data sync tool)
DBReadOnly= <list of comma separated logical database names>
DBReadWrite=<list of comma separated logical database names>
These keywords allow the data sync tool to open source databases as read-only, and target database as read/write
within the same aggregated connection.
JDBC java driver bug resolved. If connection is lost to the JDBC server, it would spin in an infinite loop and also print
debugging messages.
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