IBM Database Connectivity for JavaScript

1. What Database Connectivity for JavaScript™ components must I install on the server?

On the Web server, Database Connectivity for JavaScript is a small PHP gateway that regulates access to a relational database.

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2. What sort of databases can I access with Database Connectivity for JavaScript?

The Database Connectivity for JavaScript server-side gateway accesses the database with a PDO (PHP Data Object), which provides a database-independent access layer that allows you to access MySQL, DB2®, ODBC, etc., simply by changing the Data Source Name (DSN) parameter.

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3. As a database administrator, I have security concerns about allowing unrestricted Web client access to my data.

Database Connectivity for JavaScript requires Web clients to authenticate themselves to the database server. Built-in security mechanisms such as authorizations and privileges can be used to further protect your database assets. In addition, the Database Connectivity for JavaScript gateway can be customized to provide specific security features that your site requires.

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