Pre-Requisites for Connections to Firebird

Basic DBMS & DBMS Version Support

• Do OpenLink drivers connect to Firebird?
  
• Firebird version support
  
• Detecting the Firebird version

Database Native Client Requirements

• Understanding the Firebird native client
  
• When do I need the Firebird native client?
  
• Obtain the Firebird native client
  
• Configure the Firebird native client

Database Native Settings You Need to Know

• Identify the Firebird TCP port