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An overview of ODBC and the Easysoft XML-ODBC Server.
A step-by-step guide to installing the Easysoft XML-ODBC Server software.
Describes how the Easysoft XML-ODBC Server runs as a service and the ways in which this connection can be configured and controlled.
Shows how to create an ODBC data source on the server machine to be accessed by the Easysoft XML-ODBC Server.
Includes useful information for use when creating client applications to connect to the Easysoft XML-ODBC Server.
Provides sample client application classes and objects for use with the Easysoft XML-ODBC Server.
Details configuration options for the Easysoft XML-ODBC Server.
Comprising Document Type Definitions, a Technical Reference and a Glossary.
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