IBM Database Connectivity for JavaScript

A JavaScript API and implementation that enables Web clients to use an Ajax style of programming to directly access server-side relational data without compromising enterprise security.

Date Posted: April 3, 2007

Overview Requirements Download FAQs Forum Reviews 1. What Database Connectivity for JavaScript™ components must I install on the server? 2. What sort of databases can I access with Database Connectivity for JavaScript? 3. As a database administrator, I have security concerns about allowing unrestricted Web client access to my data. 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. Back to top 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. Back to top 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. Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. DB2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Back to top