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==Understanding the Informix native client ==

The Informix native client is an IBM product that provides access to Informix databases via the Informix proprietary communications protocol. At the time of writing, this product is called INFORMIX-Connect. However, marketing names are subject to change. In fact, the same product is often referred to as Informix-Net or I-Net.