ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) is an industry standard protocol that greatly simplifies system-wide utilization of data. Ivory® Data Access contains an ODBC Server component and an ODBC driver. Lotus Notes or Lotus Domino applications can use SQL to access the mainframe data sources (i.e. VSAM, DLI, IMS/DB, CA-Datacom, ADABAS, etc.) using ODBC. If required, data can also be manipulated. As an alternative to SQL commands, access can also be performed using individual application logic.
Ivory Data Access simplifies the development of Lotus Notes/Domino applications with direct access to mainframe data sources, because no mainframe knowledge is required. Ivory Data Access uses the SAF interface to guarantee the highest possible level of security. Open server applications can use the central data access mechanisms of the mainframe with no limitations.
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