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Configuring the ODBC Client : Configuring Data Sources for the Local ODBC Client on Windows : Testing ODBC Connections on Windows
 

Testing ODBC Connections on Windows

To test applications in a local configuration:
1. Start the ODBC Administrator. Select Start / Programs / Progress DataDirect OpenAccess SDK 8.1. Then, select Local Client for ODBC and IP SDK / ODBC Administrator. The ODBC Data Source Administrator window appears listing resident data sources.
2. Create an ODBC data source as described in .
3. Click the Test Connect button to test the connection. If successful, a dialog appears telling you the connection was successful. You are now ready to start using your ODBC applications with OpenAccess SDK.