ODBC Driver

ODBC Driver view shows all ODBC Drivers that are present in MSI file. ODBC drivers allow applications to connect to databases through a standard interface, enabling compatibility with many different database systems.

Each ODBC driver record in the MSI specifies the driver file and configuration details required for database connectivity.

Note: ODBC Drivers can also be removed during uninstall if configured in the MSI.

Master Packager Advanced Editor - ODBC Driver view

Driver Details

Each ODBC Driver entry includes:

Driver Name - The name of the driver as it appears to applications.
Driver DLL - The main driver file responsible for handling database communication.
Setup DLL - An optional DLL used for additional driver setup tasks.
Attributes - Additional settings or parameters specific to the driver.

Relation to ODBC Data Sources

ODBC Data Sources reference ODBC Drivers to establish database connections. Without the correct driver installed, data sources cannot function properly.

Note: Always ensure the driver files exist on the target machine to avoid connection failures.