How to Download and Install Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver

Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver is a data connectivity solution that provides access to OpenEdge data sources from ODBC applications. It supports all major platforms and operating systems, and offers high performance, security, and reliability. If you want to use Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver to connect your ODBC applications to OpenEdge data, you need to download and install it on your system. Here are the steps on how to do that.

The first step is to find the appropriate version of Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver for your system. You can use the link [here] to go to the Progress DataDirect website, where you can browse and select the ODBC driver for your platform. For example, if you are using Windows 64-bit, you can choose the Windows 64-bit option from the drop-down menu. You can also filter the results by data source, interface, or use case.

The second step is to download the Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver installer from the website. You will need to fill out a form with your name, email, company, and phone number before you can download the installer. You will also need to agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement. After you submit the form, you will receive an email with a link to download the installer. You can also access the installer from the website by clicking on the Download button.

The third step is to run the Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver installer on your system. You will need to have administrator privileges to install the driver. The installer will guide you through the installation process, where you can choose the destination folder, select the components, and configure the driver options. You can also view the documentation and release notes of the driver during the installation.

The fourth step is to test and verify the Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver installation. You can use any ODBC application or tool to connect to your OpenEdge data source using the driver. You will need to provide the connection information such as the data source name, user name, password, host name, port number, and database name. You can also use the DataDirect Test Connect utility that comes with the driver installation to test the connection. You can find this utility in the Start menu or in the installation folder.

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and installed Progress OpenEdge ODBC Driver on your system. You can now use it to access your OpenEdge data from any ODBC application or tool. Enjoy!

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