If you run ColdFusion on a UNIX platform, you can configure Merant Informix 7.x/9.x databases as a ColdFusion data source using either ODBC or native drivers. To complete the connection:
Select options as described in the following table. For the steps involved in configuring your data source, see Configure ODBC data sources.
Field |
Description |
Default |
Data Source Name |
This field displays the name that you entered on the main Data Sources page. You can edit it here. |
Filled |
Description |
Enter a brief description about the data source. |
Blank |
Database Name |
Enter the name of the database to which you want to connect. |
Blank |
Host Name |
Enter the name of the server on which Informix resides. |
Blank |
Service |
Enter the network service file. |
Blank |
Server Name |
Enter the path and name of the Informix server. |
Blank |
Protocol |
Enter the network protocol. |
olsoctcp |
Click Create to save the configuration.