Libgda's databases adaptaters are called providers and this page attempts to give a list of the currently supported database types and the limitations.
Providers status |
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Database provider |
Compiles? |
Status |
Remarks |
Access (.MDB files) |
Yes |
Useable |
Uses the MDB Tools library to access the .MDB files, and is limited to getting information about tables and running very simple SELECT queries |
Firebird |
Yes |
Not tested |
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IBM DB2 |
Yes |
Not tested |
Work in progress |
TDS (Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase) |
Yes |
Not tested |
Uses the FreeTDS library |
mSQL |
Yes |
Not tested |
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MySQL |
Yes |
Fully functional |
For version 5.0.x |
ODBC |
Yes |
Needs more testing |
Features limited by ODBC |
Oracle |
Yes |
Functional |
Work in progress |
PostgreSQL |
Yes |
Fully functional |
For versions >= 8 |
SQLite |
Yes |
Fully functional |
Uses an embedded 3.3.13 version |
Sybase |
Yes |
Not tested |
Uses the Sybase API |
Xbase |
Yes |
Not tested |
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You can help improve this table's accuracy by testing libgda with your database.
DISCLAIMER: there is no guarantee that this software functions correctly or that it will not destroy or damage your data. You are warned: Don't test on production servers.