![]() ![]() The fact that it is proprietary usually means that it is slightly faster, better integrated with Oracle and more feature rich. Net8 or SQL*Net is an Oracle proprietary standard connection protocol that only works with Oracle databases. ODBC is an industry standard way to connect to SQL databases like Oracle, SQL Server and DB2. What is the difference between ODBC and Net8? ODBC is usually used when database independence or simultaneous access to different data sources is required. It defines a set of function calls, error codes and data types that can be used to develop database independent applications. ODBC is a standardized API, developed according to the specifications of the SQL Access Group, that allows one to connect to SQL databases. ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) provides a way for client programs (eg Visual Basic, Excel, Access, Q+E etc) to access a wide range of databases or data sources. What is ODBC and where does it come from? 19 Where can one get more info about ODBC in general?.18 How does one get Oracle data into MS-Excel?.17 How does one attach an Oracle table in MS-Access?.15 How do I tell which driver version I have installed?.13 How can I test if ODBC is setup correctly?.9 What ODBC Conformance Level is supported by Oracle?. ![]() 7 Do I need SQL*Net to connect to Oracle via ODBC?.6 Where can one get ODBC drivers for Oracle and Rdb?.5 How can I install and configure ODBC driver?.3 Are there alternative products that can be used?.2 What is the difference between ODBC and Net8?.1 What is ODBC and where does it come from?. ![]()
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