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Do I need to recompile to connect sybase 15 from PB 6.5, currently I am using sybase 12.5.4

Asked by: mailtoraju78

Currently I am using PB 6.5 to connect Sybase 12.5.4. we will soon migrate to Sybase 15, do I need to recompile the PB code to connect Sybase 15 or will it work. Earlier we were using Sybase 11 and when we migrated to Sybase 12.5.4, I haven't done anything and it is working fine. As of now I am supplying DBMS details in .ini file like below and this is not the sql.ini file.

[dev]
EnvironmentName=Development
DBMS=SYC Sybase System 10/11
DatabaseServerID=ds_dv_sd******
DefaultDatabase=database name
WebServerName=euc.reli****.com

                                  
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2009-08-27 at 08:38:39ID24687028
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by: sandeep_patelPosted on 2009-08-28 at 09:19:48ID: 25209197

If the DBMS detail is in ini file you no need to recompile PB application. You might need to change the value for DBMS as per new sybase 15.

1. Go to PowerBuilder database painter
2. create new profile for Sybase 15
3. Check what is the DBMS text there.
4. If it's different from current (SYC Sybase System 10/11), replace it in ini file with new one.

Also you first need to make sure that PB 6.5 support connectivity with Sybase 15 with your current drivers in PB6.5 setup. Mostly it will :)

Regards,
Sandeep

 

by: diasroshanPosted on 2009-08-30 at 00:27:58ID: 25216639

Hi,

we have moved from Sybase 12.5.4 to Sybase 15.
No changes required at all, just change the ini as below to Release 15,

DBMS= SYC Adaptive Server Enterprise
Database= dbname          
LogPassword = dbpwd
ServerName = servername
LogId = dbpwd
DBParm = Release='15'


I seriously doubt if PB 6.5 supports Sybase 15.

In any case, make sure u have installed Sybase 15 client OCS-15_0 (C:\sybase\OCS-15_0) on that machine.
Also, u will need the dll, PBASEXXX.DLL --> where XXX is the PB version number.

Cheers,
Rosh

 

by: mailtoraju78Posted on 2009-08-31 at 06:47:48ID: 25222729

Hi,
We have upgraded to Sybase 15 in development environment. I haven't changed anything and I am able to connect Sybase 15 thru Power Builder. I believe, It is connecting thru old client OCS-12_0 and I want to use new drivers. If I install Sybase 15 client OCS-15_0, will it connect directly using OCS-15_0 ?
Could you please let me know where I can found PBASEXXX.DLL.

I am not able to create new profile for Sybase 15 as the NEW is disabled, I have attached the screen print.

Thanks,
Raj

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    Screen Print for the DB Profile

 

by: sandeep_patelPosted on 2009-08-31 at 12:08:56ID: 25225444

From your screen shot it looks like PB6.5 supports Sybase 10.X and 11.X.

Now to correct Rosh's comment, for above database setup PB will need PBSYCXXX.DLL. It always takes the first three character of the driver you are using and another three characters for PB version.

e.g.
PBODB105.DLL --> for ODBC drivers in PB10.5
pbo90105.dll --> for Oracle 9 drivers in PB10.5
PBSYC105.DLL --> for Sybase drivers in PB10.5

In your case it should be PBSYC605.dll. Again not sure once you install Syabse 15 client this dll will communicate with that client because I think it is compatible with Sybase 10.X and 11.X. You may be able to communicate but you can not gurantee that it will work for all db functionality. Also to create any profile first you need to select the driver and then only New buttton will be enabled. I don't see Sybase 15 drivers are listed here and doubted if it is supplied with 6.5.

Regards,
Sandeep

 

by: mailtoraju78Posted on 2009-09-01 at 08:55:52ID: 25232884

Hi Sandeep,
Thank you for the info...
I have verified the dll and it is PBSYC60.dll
I have asked my DBA to prepare lab machine with Sybase 15 open client to test, but I am not sure whether it is possible or not. I will come back if I face any issues.
Once again, thank you every one....
Thanks,
Raj

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