Frequently Asked Questions

6. Database Support And Requirements

1. What database support does webslingerZ provide?
2. I have a database, but no JDBC drivers. What should I do?
3. How do I configure Unicode support for PostgreSQL?
4. How do I configure Unicode support for MySQL?
5. How do I configure Unicode support for Oracle?
6. How do I configure Unicode support for DB2?
7. How do I configure Unicode support for MS SQL Server 7.0?

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1. What database support does webslingerZ provide?
   

   webslingerZ will work to integrate smartASK with your local system during the installation period. We maintain drivers that make our application's backend compatible with the database management software (DBMS) we support. This FAQ and the setup documentation provide current information on using smartASK with supported DBMS.
   
   

2. I have a database, but no JDBC drivers. What should I do?
   

   You will have to acquire the proper JDBC drivers for your database, which may or may not entail a separate purchase from your database vendor or a third-party. Then you should install the JDBC drivers as per the documentation and support for your database.
   
   

3. How do I configure Unicode support for PostgreSQL?
   

   See Multibyte Support in the PostgreSQL Interactive Documentation.
   
   

4. How do I configure Unicode support for MySQL?
   

   MySQL does not support UTF-8.
   
   

5. How do I configure Unicode support for Oracle?
   

   Oracle started supporting Unicode with Oracle7.

   Oracle Globalization Support
   
   

6. How do I configure Unicode support for DB2?
   

   See Unicode Databases and Applications.
   
   

7. How do I configure Unicode support for MS SQL Server 7.0?
   

   MS SQL Server 7.0 supports Unicode.
   
   

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