How to Configure the Pervasive Clients

Generally, the default configuration settings for the Pervasive.SQL database engine and Client are sufficient. You typically do not have to configure any settings for the database engine and clients to communication and function together correctly.

If you choose to configure a client, refer to the following sections in Advanced Operations Guide for applicable topics:

Win16 Configuration Notes

Clients using the 16-bit requesters have only transactional access to the data files. No relational access is be available.

To access a Windows 32-bit server, your workstation must have the Microsoft Network Client for DOS and Windows loaded. You also need the NetWare SPX protocol stack. Pervasive Software recommends using the ODI drivers from Novell. You do not need to run NETX.EXE or be logged in to a NetWare server.

WOW Application Users: You must install both the Win16 Requester and the Win32 Requester. The Win16 Requester provides thunking over to the Win32 Requester, which then handles your request as it does one from a Win32 application. To use these thunking capabilities, be sure to use the requesters included with this package, and not those from an earlier version of Btrieve. Also, be sure to enable the Requester's Use Thunk option.