Re: [cobalt-developers] Interbase 6 SQL server & Cobalt

["Richard Abrams" <richard@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> Well looks like the guys at Cobalt are trying to make things sound better
> than they really are.  Yes, Interbase 6 is installed on RaQ 4's but does
> work properly.  NO!  Cobalt basically told me the proper way to start the

Let me see if I can help... no guarantees!

NOTES:
Interbase is installed as standard on the RaQ4, and *should* start up
without you doing anything.
You will need to download a beta .pkg from the Chili!Soft website to add a
driver to ChiliSoft.
The patch is available from http://www.chilisoft.com/beta/linux/default.asp

1) Download and install the patch (it adds a new driver and also fixes the
"test" function).
2) Telnet into your RaQ and use "su -" to log on as root.
Change your directory to "/opt/interbase/bin"
Type "./isql" to start... ISQL!

You can then use isql commands to create tables and database etc. etc. They
aren't particularly friendly, and I am still trying to find a way of getting
Workbench to happen (http://www.interbaseworkbench.com)... This aside, i
have managed to create a database with several different tables and an
"AutoNumber" function through ISQL though - it can be done!

Use the ASP Admin webpage to create a DSN for the database.
Make sure that you specify the full path in DbName (i.e.
/home/sites/www.domain.com/..../mydb.gdb

Sorry if this is teaching you to suck eggs :-)

        -Richard Abrams
        -Artejano Design and Marketing