Pre-Requisites for Connections to PostgreSQL

Basic DBMS & DBMS Version Support

• Do OpenLink drivers connect to PostgreSQL?
  
• PostgreSQL version support
  
• Detecting the PostgreSQL DBMS version

Database Native Client Requirements

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

Key Database Native Variables (Set Before OpenLink Install)

• PGHOST
  
• PGPORT

Database Native Settings You Need to Know

• Identify the PostgreSQL listening port