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SequeLink OLE DB Edition™

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Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What Is DataDirect SequeLink OLE DB Edition? . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SequeLink ODBC Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SequeLink OLE DB Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SequeLink Java Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Conventions Used in This Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Typographical Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mouse Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keyboard Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1 Introducing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client . . . . . 15

What is SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SequeLink OLE DB Provider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SequeLink Connect Administration Tool (CAT) . . . . . . . . . 18
INTERSOLV OLE DB Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SequeLink Network Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SequeLink OLE DB Data Source SyncTool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) . . . . . . . . . . . 20
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Read the READ.ME File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Test your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MERANT Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

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3 Installing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client . . . . . . . 25

Mounting your MERANT DataDirect CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing for Windows 9x/Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing From a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing From Files Downloaded From the Web . . . . . . 35
4 SequeLink Online Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5 Establishing a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Preface
This book is your guide to installing MERANT™ DataDirect®

SequeLink® OLE DB Edition™ Client. Read on to find out more
about SequeLink and how to use this book.
What Is DataDirect SequeLink OLE DB Edition?

DataDirect SequeLink is a series of standards-based client/server
middleware products that allow clients to access databases on
multiple servers using existing operating system and network
infrastructures.
The following SequeLink editions are available:
■ SequeLink ODBC Edition supports Open Database

Connectivity (ODBC) applications.
■ SequeLink OLE DB Edition supports OLE DB applications.
■ SequeLink Java Edition supports Java Database Connectivity

(JDBC) applications.
SequeLink ODBC Edition

SequeLink ODBC Edition Client
■ SequeLink ODBC Edition Client for Windows 9x/Windows NT
■ SequeLink ODBC Edition Client for Windows 3.1x
■ SequeLink ODBC Edition Client for UNIX
■ SequeLink ODBC Edition Client for Macintosh

6 Preface
SequeLink Server
■ SequeLink Server for Windows NT
■ SequeLink Server for UNIX
■ SequeLink Server for AS/400
■ SequeLink Server for OS/390
SequeLink OLE DB Edition

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client
■ SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client for Windows 9x/Windows NT
SequeLink Server
SequeLink Java Edition

SequeLink Java Edition Client
■ SequeLink JDBC Driver
■ SequeLink Proxy Server
SequeLink Server

Using This Book 7
Using This Book

Audience and This book assumes that you are familiar with your operating
Prerequisite system and its commands; the definition of directories; the
knowledge management of user accounts and security access; and your
network protocol and its configuration.
How this book is This book contains the following information:
organized
■ Chapter 1, “Introducing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client”
introduces SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client and its
components, and provides information about system
requirements.
■ Chapter 2, “Before You Begin”describes tasks you should

perform before you install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
■ Chapter 3, “Installing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client”

provides installation instructions for SequeLink OLE DB
Edition Client.
■ Chapter 4, “SequeLink Online Documents” provides

information about your SequeLink Online Documents.
■ Chapter 5, “Establishing a Connection” provides information

about the basic steps you need to perform to establish a
connection to a SequeLink Server service.

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Other Documentation
SequeLink ODBC Edition:
■ SequeLink ODBC Edition Client Installation Guide
■ SequeLink Server Installation Guide
■ SequeLink ODBC Driver Reference for Windows 3.1x
■ SequeLink ODBC Driver Reference for Windows 9x,
Windows NT, UNIX, and Macintosh
■ SequeLink Administrator’s Guide
■ SequeLink Error Codes and Messages Reference
SequeLink OLE DB Edition:

■ SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide
■ SequeLink OLE DB Provider Reference
Note: Getting Started with DataDirect for OLE DB also is

available.
SequeLink Java Edition:

■ SequeLink Java Edition Client Installation Guide
■ SequeLink JDBC Driver Reference

Other Documentation 9
The following table provides a guide for finding the information

you need about SequeLink.
For information about… Go to…

Installing SequeLink Server SequeLink Server Installation Guide
Installing SequeLink Clients SequeLink ODBC Edition Client Installation Guide
SequeLink Java Edition Client Installation Guide
Installing the SequeLink Online Instructions are available on the DataDirect CD

Documents Insert and on the Web site.
Planning, configuring, and SequeLink Administrator’s Guide

administering your system and
network for SequeLink; creating and
managing data sources; using
SequeLink with your database
Troubleshooting problems and SequeLink Error Codes and Messages Reference

referencing error codes
Using the SequeLink ODBC Drivers SequeLink ODBC Driver Reference for Windows 3.1x
SequeLink ODBC Driver Reference for Windows 9x,
Windows NT, UNIX, and Macintosh
Using the SequeLink OLE DB Provider SequeLink OLE DB Provider Reference

Getting Started with DataDirect for OLE DB
Using the SequeLink JDBC Driver SequeLink JDBC Driver Reference

10 Preface
Conventions Used in This Book

The following sections describe the typography, terminology, and
other conventions used in this guide.
Typographical Conventions
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Convention Explanation
italics Introduces new terms with which you may not be
familiar, and is used occasionally for emphasis.
bold Emphasizes important information. Also indicates
button, menu, and icon names on which you can
act. For example, click Next.
UPPERCASE Indicates the name of a file. For operating
environments that use case-sensitive filenames, the
correct capitalization is used in information specific
to those environments.
Also indicates keys or key combinations that you
can use. For example, press the ENTER key.
monospace Indicates syntax examples, values that you specify,
or results that you receive.
monospaced Indicates names that are placeholders for values
italics that you specify. For example, filename.
forward slash / Separates menus and their associated commands.
For example, Select File / Copy means that you
should select Copy from the File menu.
The slash also separates directory levels when
specifying locations under UNIX.
vertical rule | Indicates an “OR” separator used to delineate
items.

Conventions Used in This Book 11
Convention Explanation
brackets [ ] Indicates optional items. For example, in the
following statement: SELECT [DISTINCT], DISTINCT
is an optional keyword.
Also indicates sections of the Windows Registry.
braces { } Indicates that you must select one item. For
example, {yes | no} means that you must specify
either yes or no.
ellipsis . . . Indicates that the immediately preceding item can
be repeated any number of times in succession. An
ellipsis following a closing bracket indicates that all
information in that unit can be repeated.
Mouse Conventions
This action… Means to…
Click Point to an object with the mouse pointer and
momentarily press the left mouse button.
Double-click Press the left mouse button twice.
Right-click Momentarily press the right mouse button.
Drag Press and hold the left mouse button while
dragging item(s) to another part of the screen.
SHIFT+Click Click an object to select it; then, press and hold
the SHIFT key. Click another object to select the
intervening series of objects.
CTRL+Click Press and hold the CTRL key; then, click a
selection. This lets you select or deselect any
combination of objects.
Keyboard Conventions
Select menu items by using the mouse or pressing ALT+ the key
letter of the menu name or item.

12 Preface
Contacting Technical Support

MERANT provides technical support for all registered users of
SequeLink, including limited installation support, for the first 30
days. For support after that time, contact us using one of the
following methods or purchase further support by enrolling in
the SupportNet program. For more information about
SupportNet, contact your sales representative.
World Wide http://www.merant.com/datadirect/support

Web
The MERANT Web site provides the latest support information
through SupportNet Online, our global service network that
provides access to valuable tools and information. Our
SupportNet users access information using the Web, automatic
email notification, newsgroups, and regional user groups.
SupportNet Online includes a knowledge base that allows you to
search on keywords for technical bulletins and other information.
You also can download product fixes for your DataDirect
products.
Internet
Australia and New australia.answerline@merant.com

Zealand
EMEA int.datadirect.answerline@merant.com
Japan jpn.answerline@merant.co.jp
USA and Canada datadirect.answerline@merant.com
Telephone
Australia 1 800 335 664 or 8:30-5:30 p.m. Local Melbourne Time (LMT)
9816 9977 for
Melbourne Metro
Belgium 0800 724 61 9:00-6:30 p.m. CET
France 0800 91 56 07 9:00-6:30 p.m. CET

Contacting Technical Support 13
Germany 0130 822 496 or 9:00-6:30 p.m. CET

+44 1727 812898
Japan 81-3-5401-9660 9:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00 p.m. JST
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and Ireland
USA and Canada 1 800 443 1601 8:30-8:00 p.m. EST
Fax and Mail

Information
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Fax International +32-15-320919
Mail 1500 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560 USA
When you contact us, make sure that you can provide the
following information:
■ The product serial number located on the Product

Registration Information card or on a product serial number
card in your package. The number will be checked to verify
your support eligibility. If you do not have a SupportNet
contract, we will ask you to speak with a sales representative.
■ Your name and organization. For a first-time call, you may be

asked for full customer information, including location and
contact details.
■ The version number of your DataDirect product.
■ The type and version of your operating system.
■ Any third-party software or other environment information

required to understand the problem.
■ A brief description of the problem, including any error

messages that you have received, and the steps preceding
the occurrence of the problem. Depending on the complexity

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of the problem, you may be asked to submit an example so

that we can recreate the problem.
■ An assessment of the severity level of the problem.

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1 Introducing SequeLink OLE DB

Edition Client
This chapter introduces SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client and its

components, and provides information about system
requirements.
What is SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client?

DataDirect SequeLink OLE DB Edition provides a single, universal
OLE DB data provider, allowing you to:
■ Access more data, including nonrelational data and

relational data stores
■ Streamline the design and improve the performance of your

OLE DB business applications with a client/server architecture
■ Provide portability for your OLE DB business applications

across multiple data stores
Server
OLE DB calls are sent across your network from SequeLink clients
to the SequeLink Server service, which passes the requests to the
database engine. The database engine processes the requests
and passes the results back to the SequeLink Server service,
which returns them to the client.
For more information about OLE DB concepts, OLE DB

programming samples, and the advantages of using OLE DB,
refer to Getting Started with DataDirect for OLE DB.

16 Chapter 1 Introducing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client
Notes:
1 SequeLink ODBC Edition supports ODBC applications. For

more information about SequeLink ODBC Edition, refer to the
SequeLink ODBC Edition Client Installation Guide, and the
SequeLink ODBC Driver Reference for Windows 3.1x or the
Windows NT, UNIX, and Macintosh.
2 SequeLink Java Edition supports JDBC applications. For more

information about SequeLink Java Edition, refer to the
SequeLink Java Edition Installation Guide and the SequeLink
JDBC Driver Reference.
Figure 1-1 shows an example of a typical SequeLink OLE DB

configuration.
Figure 1-1. Example: SequeLink Configuration
DBMS
OLE DB Applications Data Store
SequeLink OLE DB SequeLink

Edition Client Server
TCP/IP TCP/IP
SequeLink Server provides common communication,

management, and database access to clients. For an overview of
SequeLink, its architecture, and its features, refer to the
SequeLink Administrator’s Guide.

What is SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client? 17
SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client provides the following software

components:
■ SequeLink OLE DB Provider
■ SequeLink CAT
■ INTERSOLV OLE DB Administrator
■ SequeLink Network Modules

• SequeLink for TCP/IP
• SequeLink for Microsoft SNA Server
• SequeLink for Rumba
• SequeLink for Attachmate
• SequeLink for Client Access/400
• SequeLink for IBM Personal Communications
■ SequeLink OLE DB Data Source SyncTool
■ SequeLink OLE DB Data Source SyncTool Administrator
■ Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC 2.0)
SequeLink OLE DB Provider

The SequeLink OLE DB Provider is compliant with Microsoft’s
OLE DB 2.0 specification.
The SequeLink OLE DB Provider allows any OLE DB-compliant

application to access any data stores supported by SequeLink
Server. For more information about using the SequeLink OLE DB
Provider, refer to the SequeLink OLE DB Provider Reference.

SequeLink Connect Administration

Tool (CAT)
SequeLink CAT is a standalone tool that you can run at any time
to manage SequeLink data sources. It allows you to configure,
modify, delete, and test SequeLink data sources. For more
information about using the SequeLink CAT, refer to the
When you install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client, the SequeLink

CAT is installed automatically.
INTERSOLV OLE DB Administrator

The INTERSOLV OLE DB Administrator allows you to create and
modify OLE DB data sources. The INTERSOLV OLE DB
Administrator is installed automatically with your SequeLink OLE
DB Edition Client. For more information about using the
INTERSOLV OLE DB Administrator to create and modify OLE DB
data sources, refer to the SequeLink OLE DB Provider Reference.
SequeLink Network Modules

SequeLink’s network service is provided by compatible network
modules residing at the client and server which send and receive
network packets. A network module is available for each
supported network protocol. The network protocols that are
supported and the network modules that are provided depend
on your platform.

What is SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client? 19
Table 1-1 describes SequeLink’s network modules.
Table 1-1. SequeLink Network Modules
Network Module Description

SequeLink for TCP/IP Connects to a SequeLink Server
service on a Windows NT, a UNIX,
an OS/390, or an AS/400 server
over a TCP/IP network. The
underlying TCP/IP network can be
an internal TCP/IP network or the
Internet. For more information
about network considerations,
refer to the SequeLink
Administrator’s Guide.
SequeLink for TCP/IP (UDP) Connects over a TCP/IP network to
Note: This module is provided a SequeLink Server service using
only for backward compatibility the UDP protocol. You cannot use
to SequeLink Server versions that TCP/IP (UDP) for Internet
do not support TCP/IP communication. For more
communication. information about network
considerations, refer to the
SequeLink for: Connects to a SequeLink Server
■ Microsoft SNA Server service on an OS/390 or AS/400
server over a SNA network.
■ Rumba
■ Attachmate
■ Client Access/400
■ IBM Personal Communications
SequeLink OLE DB Data Source

SyncTool
The SequeLink OLE DB Data Source SyncTool allows
administrators to export data source definitions of OLE DB data
sources that use the SequeLink OLE DB Provider to data source

files and easily distribute them to multiple clients. The data

source definitions of the associated SequeLink data sources are
exported to the data source file automatically.
The Data Source SyncTool has two different implementations—

one for the SequeLink administrator and another for the end
user. For more information about using the SequeLink OLE DB
Data Source SyncTool, refer to the SequeLink Administrator’s
Guide.
SequeLink OLE DB Data Source SyncTool

Administrator
This tool allows the SequeLink administrator to create data
source files, and import and export OLE DB data source
definitions to and from these data source files. These data source
files can be distributed easily to hundreds of SequeLink clients.
This tool should be made available only to the SequeLink
administrator.
SequeLink OLE DB Data Source SyncTool

This tool allows end users to import OLE DB data source
definitions from distributed data source files. This tool can be
installed on every SequeLink client.
Microsoft Data Access Components

(MDAC)
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) is the key technology
that provides Universal Data Access. Its components include
ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), Remote Data Service (RDS), OLE DB,
and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).

System Requirements 21
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 9x or Windows NT 4.0
Hardware
• 486 or Pentium processor-based PC
• 8 MB of RAM (Windows 9x), 16 MB of RAM (Windows NT)
SequeLink Server
Minimum of one server running SequeLink Server 4.5 or
higher
Network
TCP/IP. A Winsock 1.1-compliant, TCP/IP stack must be
installed on each Windows 9x or Windows NT client.
APPC
• Attachmate EXTRA! Personal Client. Attachmate EXTRA!

Personal Client 6.02 must be installed on each Windows
9x or Windows NT client.
• IBM Personal Communications. IBM Personal
Communications 2.11 must be installed on each
Windows 9x or Windows NT client.
• Microsoft SNA Server. Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 or 4.0
client component must be installed on each Windows 9x
or Windows NT client, and the server component must be
installed on a Windows NT server. Each Windows 9x or
Windows NT client must be configured to communicate
with the Windows NT server.
• Rumba Office. Rumba Office 5.1 must be installed on
each Windows 9x or Windows NT client.

Additional Software
DCOM must be installed on each Windows 9x or Windows NT
client. DCOM is installed by default with Windows NT; For
Windows 9x, you must install DCOM. You can obtain DCOM
from Microsoft.

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2 Before You Begin
This chapter describes the tasks you should perform before you
install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
Read the READ.ME File

Before you install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client, read the
SequeLink READ.ME text file on your CD, or other distribution
media, in the directory sequelnk.
Note: The READ.ME file is also available from the Web.
Test your Network

Before you install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client, you should
make sure that your communications network is installed and
running. For example, if you are using TCP/IP, you can test your
network by using the ping command. For more information
about testing your network, refer to your network product
documentation.
For SequeLink network requirements, see “System

Requirements” on page 21.

24 Chapter 2 Before You Begin
MERANT Product Registration

During installation, you will be prompted for your Serial Number
and Key to register the product:
■ If installing from a CD, you can find the Serial Number and
Key printed on the Product Registration Information card that
is shipped with the product.
■ If installing from files downloaded from the Web, follow the

instructions to install an evaluation version of the software. A
Serial Number and Key will be mailed to you.
If you want to access software for which you do not have a

license, contact MERANT.

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3 Installing SequeLink OLE DB

Edition Client
This chapter provides installation instructions for SequeLink

OLE DB Edition Client. You can install SequeLink OLE DB Edition
Client in either of the following ways:
■ From a CD. For information about mounting the SequeLink

CD on your platforms, see “Mounting your MERANT
DataDirect CD” on page 26. Then, continue with the
installation instructions.
■ From installable files that you can download from the Web.
For information about downloading installable files, contact
your MERANT sales representative. After you have
downloaded the installable files, continue with the
installation instructions in this book.

26 Chapter 3 Installing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client
Mounting your MERANT DataDirect CD

Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 9x provide the system option
AutoPlay for CDs as a default feature. If enabled, the installer
starts immediately when you insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If you have AutoPlay for CDs disabled or you will be mounting

the CD on a network drive:
1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you have a local
CD-ROM drive, this typically is drive D. If the CD-ROM drive is
on a network, mount the CD and create a mapping to the
CD-ROM drive.
2 To view the contents of the CD, double-click the CD-ROM

drive icon in the My Computer window.

Installing for Windows 9x/Windows NT 27
Installing for Windows 9x/Windows NT

You can install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client using any of the
following options:
■ Default. This installation option is recommended for most

users. The installer automatically detects which protocol
stacks are available and installs the corresponding SequeLink
network modules. For example, if the installer detects the
Microsoft SNA Server protocol stack, the SequeLink for
Microsoft SNA Server network module will be installed.
Additionally, the installer automatically installs the
SequeLink OLE DB Provider and the SequeLink CAT.
■ Custom. This installation option is for advanced users only,

and allows you to customize your installation. The installer
will automatically include the SequeLink OLE DB Provider
and the SequeLink CAT. You can select additional SequeLink
components to install, such as the SequeLink OLE DB Data
Source SyncTool Administrator.
■ Create a Quick Install Image. This installation option is for

administrators who want to create a Quick Install image. A
Quick Install image is a predefined, customized image that
can be used to install the same SequeLink OLE DB Edition
Client configuration, including data source definitions, on
multiple workstations. Installing the Quick Install image
requires minimal user interaction. This option can help you
ensure that all SequeLink clients in your organization or
workgroup are installed and configured in the same way.
For instructions on creating Quick Install images, refer to the


If you are installing:
■ From a CD, see the following section “Installing From a CD”
■ From files downloaded from the Web, see “Installing From

Files Downloaded From the Web” on page 35
Installing From a CD
To install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client and other DataDirect
products from the SequeLink CD, you can use the installation
program, the Product Setup. When the installation completes,
the Product Setup window appears, allowing you to install
another product or exit from the Product Setup.
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 9x provide the system option

AutoPlay for CDs as a default feature. When you load the CD, the
Product Setup starts immediately. The final installation window
may recommend restarting the computer. If you want to continue
installing other products, leave the CD in the drive. When you
restart the computer, the Product Setup window will appear,
allowing you to install another product.
To install SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client from a CD:

1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you have a local
CD-ROM drive, this typically is drive D. If the CD-ROM drive is
on a network, mount the CD and create a mapping to the
CD-ROM drive.
2 Start the Product Setup:
■ If AutoPlay for CDs is enabled (the default, on

Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 9x), the CD starts
automatically.
■ If AutoPlay for CDs has been disabled, navigate to the root

directory on the CD; then, double-click setupw32.exe.

3 Select SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client for Windows 9x/NT

from the drop-down list.
4 Click Run Setup. The product Welcome window appears.
5 Click Next to continue. The Product Registration window

appears.
6 Enter your Serial Number and Key to register your SequeLink

OLE DB Edition Client software; then, click Next. You can find
them on the Product Registration Information card that is
shipped with the product.
7 A window appears asking you to confirm your registration

information. Click Yes to confirm.
8 A window appears showing the license agreement. Click Yes

to accept the license agreement.
9 A window appears showing the installation options.

10 If you are installing a:
■ Default installation, click the Default installation icon and

continue with “Default Installation” on page 30.
■ Custom installation, click the Custom installation icon and

continue with “Custom Installation” on page 32.
Default Installation
1 A window appears prompting you to specify a program folder
for SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
2 Use the default, or specify another program folder for

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client; then, click Next.

3 A window appears showing the settings that will be used for

this installation.
If you are satisfied with these settings, click Next. The files
are installed using the settings you selected.
4 When the installation completes, you may be asked to restart

your machine. Choose the appropriate radio button and click
Finish.
5 To establish a connection, continue with the procedure in

Chapter 5, “Establishing a Connection” on page 45.

Custom Installation
1 A window appears prompting you to specify the destination
directory for SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
2 Use the default or specify another destination directory; then,

click Next.
3 A window appears prompting you to specify a program folder

for SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
Use the default or specify another program folder; then, click

Next.

4 A window appears allowing you to select the components

you want to install.
5 Select the components you want to install by clicking the

check box for those components.
Note: You must install at least one network module. For a list
of network modules provided with SequeLink OLE DB Edition
Client, see “SequeLink Network Modules” on page 18.


this installation.
7 If you are satisfied with these settings, click Next. The files are
installed using the settings you selected.

Finish.


Installing From Files Downloaded From

the Web
1 Download the appropriate self-extracting ZIP file. Download
instructions are available on the Web site.
2 Open the contents of the ZIP file into a directory. For

example:
c:\temp\
3 Navigate to the directory to which you unzipped the files
and double-click on the setup.exe file to start the installation
program. The product Welcome window appears. Click Next
to continue.
4 The Product Registration window appears. Follow the

instructions on the Web page to register an evaluation
version of the SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client software.
Then, click Next. A Serial Number and Key will be mailed
to you.
5 A window appears asking you to confirm your registration

information. Click Yes to confirm.
6 A window appears showing the license agreement. Click Yes

to accept the license agreement.

7 A window appears showing the installation options.
8 If you are installing a:
■ Default installation, click the Default installation icon and

continue with “Default Installation” on page 37.
■ Custom installation, click the Custom installation icon and

continue with “Custom Installation” on page 39.

Default Installation
1 A window appears prompting you to specify a program
folder for SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
2 Use the default, or specify another program folder for

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client; then, click Next.


this installation.
If you are satisfied with these settings, click Next. The files are
installed using the settings you selected.

Finish.


Custom Installation
1 A window appears prompting you to specify the destination
directory for SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
2 Use the default or specify another destination directory;

then, click Next.
3 A window appears prompting you to specify a program

folder for SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
Use the default or specify another program folder; then, click

Next.

4 A window appears allowing you to select the components you

want to install.
5 Select the components you want to install by clicking the

check box for those components.
Note: You must install at least one network module. For a list
of network modules provided with SequeLink OLE DB Edition
Client, see “SequeLink Network Modules” on page 18.


this installation.
7 If you are satisfied with these settings, click Next. The files
are installed using the settings you selected.

Finish.



43
4 SequeLink Online Documents
The SequeLink Online Documents are available on the MERANT

DataDirect CD and from the Web site. You can view the
SequeLink Online Documents in PDF format using Acrobat
Reader 3.0 or higher.
The DataDirect CD includes Acrobat Reader 3.01, licensed from

Adobe Systems, for the following platforms:
■ AIX ■ Win 9x
■ Solaris ■ Win NT
■ HP-UX ■ Win 3.1x
You can also download Acrobat Reader from Adobe’s Web site,
http://www.adobe.com.
Note: The SequeLink Online Documents are also provided in

HTML format on the Web site.

44 Chapter 4 SequeLink Online Documents

45
5 Establishing a Connection
This chapter provides information about the basic steps you

need to perform to establish a connection after you have
successfully installed SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.
Before you try to establish a connection, make sure that you

have installed SequeLink Server on a server. On your client, you
must install at least one of the following SequeLink clients:
■ SequeLink ODBC Edition Client. For information about

installing SequeLink ODBC Edition Client, see Chapter 3,
“Installing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client.”
■ SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client. For information about

installing the SequeLink OLE DB Provider, refer to the
SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide.
■ SequeLink Java Edition Client. For information about

installing the SequeLink Java Edition Client, refer to the
SequeLink Java Edition Client Installation Guide.
To establish a connection:
1 Make sure that your SequeLink Server service and database is
running.
After installing SequeLink Server, your SequeLink Server

service should be running and ready to accept connection
requests from SequeLink clients. If you are unsure whether a
particular service is running, contact your system
administrator.
If you are unsure whether your database is running, contact

your database administrator.

46 Chapter 5 Establishing a Connection
2 Using a SequeLink client, test the connection to your

SequeLink Server service:
■ If using the SequeLink ODBC Driver: On a SequeLink client,

use the SequeLink CAT to create a data source and test a
connection with your SequeLink Server service. For
information about using the SequeLink CAT to test
connections, refer to the SequeLink Administrator’s Guide.
■ If using the SequeLink OLE DB Provider: On a SequeLink

client, use the SequeLink CAT to create a data source and
test a connection with your SequeLink Server service. For
information about using the SequeLink CAT to test
connections, refer to the SequeLink Administrator’s Guide.
■ If using the SequeLink JDBC Driver: On a SequeLink client,

use JDBCTest to test the connection with your SequeLink
Server service. For information about using JDBCTest to
test connections, refer to the SequeLink JDBC Driver
Reference.
3 If the connection test was successful, you can start using

SequeLink with your applications.
SequeLink can be used by any ODBC-, OLE DB-, and JDBC-

compliant application. For more information about:
■ Using SequeLink with ODBC applications, refer to the

SequeLink ODBC Driver Reference for Windows 3.1x or the
Windows NT, UNIX, and Macintosh.
■ Using SequeLink with OLE DB applications, refer to the

SequeLink OLE DB Provider Reference.
■ Using SequeLink with JDBC applications, refer to the

SequeLink JDBC Driver Reference.

47
Index
A E
Attachmate network module 19 Establishing connections 45
AutoPlay for CDs (Windows NT and
Windows 9x) 28
I
C IBM Personal Communications network
module 19
CD mounting instructions 26 Installation options for Windows 9x and
Client Access/400 network module 19 Windows NT 27
Connections Installing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client 27
Establishing 45 Installing SequeLink Online documents 43
Testing after installation 46 INTERSOLV OLE DB Administrator, about 18
contacting Technical Support 12
Conventions used in this book 10
Create a Quick Install Image installation
option (Windows 9x and Windows NT) 27 M
Custom installation option (Windows 9x and
Windows NT) 27 Microsoft Data Access Components
(MDAC) 20
Microsoft SNA Server network module 19
Modules, network 18
D Mounting the CD 26
Data Source SyncTool 19

DCOM 22
Default installation option (Windows 9x and N
Windows NT) 27
Downloading installable files from the Network modules
Web 25 Attachmate (CPIC) 18
Client Access/400 18
IBM Personal Communications 18
Microsoft SNA Server 18
Rumba 18

48 Index
TCP/IP 18 SequeLink Data Source SyncTool

TCP/IP (UDP) 18 Administrator 20
Network, testing before installation 23 SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client
About 15
Installing 27
Product registration 24
O SequeLink OLE DB Provider, about 17
SupportNet 12
OLE DB administrator, about 18
OLE DB Data Source SyncTool 19
OLE DB provider, about 17
OLE DB, about 15 T
Online documents, installing 43
TCP/IP (UDP) network module 19
TCP/IP network module 19
Technical Support, contacting 12
P Testing
Connection after installation 46
Product registration 24 Your network before installation 23
Q W
Quick Install images 27 Windows 9x
AutoPlay for CDs 28
Installing from a CD 28
Installing from files downloaded from the
R Web 35
Windows NT
READ.ME file 23 AutoPlay for CDs 28
Registering SequeLink OLE DB Edition Installing from a CD 28
Client 24 Installing from files downloaded from the
Rumba network module 19 Web 35
WWW, using to contact technical support 12
S
SequeLink CAT 18
SequeLink Connect Administration Tool
(CAT) 18
SequeLink Data Source SyncTool 19

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Using This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 Introducing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client . . . . . 15

2 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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3 Installing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client . . . . . . . 25

4 SequeLink Online Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

This book is your guide to installing MERANT™ DataDirect®

What Is DataDirect SequeLink OLE DB Edition?

The following SequeLink editions are available:

■ SequeLink ODBC Edition supports Open Database

■ SequeLink OLE DB Edition supports OLE DB applications.

■ SequeLink Java Edition supports Java Database Connectivity

SequeLink ODBC Edition

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

SequeLink OLE DB Edition

SequeLink Java Edition

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

Using This Book

■ Chapter 2, “Before You Begin”describes tasks you should

■ Chapter 3, “Installing SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client”

■ Chapter 4, “SequeLink Online Documents” provides

■ Chapter 5, “Establishing a Connection” provides information

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

SequeLink OLE DB Edition:

Note: Getting Started with DataDirect for OLE DB also is

SequeLink Java Edition:

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

The following table provides a guide for finding the information

For information about… Go to…

Installing the SequeLink Online Instructions are available on the DataDirect CD

Planning, configuring, and SequeLink Administrator’s Guide

Troubleshooting problems and SequeLink Error Codes and Messages Reference

Using the SequeLink OLE DB Provider SequeLink OLE DB Provider Reference

Using the SequeLink JDBC Driver SequeLink JDBC Driver Reference

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

Conventions Used in This Book

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

Contacting Technical Support

World Wide http://www.merant.com/datadirect/support

Australia and New australia.answerline@merant.com

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

Germany 0130 822 496 or 9:00-6:30 p.m. CET

Fax and Mail

Fax US 1 919 461 4527

■ The product serial number located on the Product

■ Your name and organization. For a first-time call, you may be

■ The version number of your DataDirect product.

■ The type and version of your operating system.

■ Any third-party software or other environment information

■ A brief description of the problem, including any error

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

of the problem, you may be asked to submit an example so

■ An assessment of the severity level of the problem.

SequeLink OLE DB Edition Client Installation Guide

1 Introducing SequeLink OLE DB