Part 1: Getting Started : Using The Product : What Is ODBC?

What Is ODBC?
The Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface by Microsoft allows applications to access data in database management systems (DBMS) using SQL as a standard for accessing the data. ODBC permits maximum interoperability, which means a single application can access different DBMS. Application end users can then add ODBC database drivers to link the application to their choice of DBMS.
The ODBC interface defines:
The ODBC solution for accessing data led to ODBC database drivers, which are dynamic-link libraries on Windows and shared objects on UNIX and Linux. These drivers allow an application to gain access to one or more data sources. ODBC provides a standard interface to allow application developers and vendors of database drivers to exchange data between applications and data sources.
How Does It Work?
Why Do Application Developers Need ODBC?

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