An asterisk (*) indicates support that was added in a hotfix or software patch subsequent to a release.

Refer to the following resources for additional information:

• Product Compatibility Guide: Provides the latest data source and platform support information. 
• Fixes: scribes the issues resolved since general availability.  
• Third-party Components Compatibility Matrix: Provides the latest information about the third-party components installed with the product.  

Version 8.0.2

Enhancements

• The ICU library files that are installed with the product have been upgraded to version 74.1. As a part of this upgrade, the following platforms and their file names have been updated:
  AIX platforms
  • 32-bit driver: From libivicu28.a to libivicu.a
  • 64-bit driver: From libddicu28.a to libddicu.a
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.1072 of the ICU library files.
  Linux platforms
  • 32-bit driver: From libivicu28.so to libivicu.so
  • 64-bit driver: From libddicu28.so to libddicu.so
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.0965 of the ICU library files.
  Solaris platforms (Sparc and Solaris X)
  • 32-bit driver: From libivicu28.so to libivicu.so
  • 64-bit driver: From libddicu28.so to libddicu.so
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.1799 of the ICU library files.
  Windows platforms
  • 32-bit driver: From ivicu28.dll to ivicu.dll
  • 64-bit driver: From ddicu28.dll to ddicu.dll
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.1072 of the ICU library files.
  As part of the ICU 74.1 upgrade, the compiler and runtime versions for the driver have been changed to the following:
  • For AIX platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to xlclang++ 16.1. As a result, you must have C/C++ runtime libraries of 16.1 or higher on your machine.
  • For Linux platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to GCC 7.3.1. As a result, you must have C/C++ runtime libraries of GCC 2.12 or higher on your machine.
  • For Solaris platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to Oracle Developer Studio 12.6. As a result, you must have C/C++ runtime libraries of 12.6 or higher on your machine.
  • For Windows platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to Visual Studio 2022. As a result, you must have Microsoft Visual C/C++ runtime version 14.40.33810 or higher on your machine.*
• The driver binaries now include debugging symbols that can be used for diagnosing and debugging issues in the driver.
• The driver is upgraded to the 8.0 framework, thereby, ensuring that the base components stay aligned with the latest security fixes and enhancements.
• The driver is built using the CLIv2 library. The minimum CLIv2 library versions required for compatibility with the driver are as follows:
  • Windows - v17.20
  • Linux - v17.20
  • AIX - v17.20
  • Solaris - v16.20
  • HP - v16.20

Changed Behavior

• The trace library file names have been changed from ivtrc27.dll to ivtrc28.dll (32-bit) and from ddtrc27.dll to ddtrc28.dll (64-bit) to have the same file names across all platforms. This change allows for faster release of security updates and a more consistent user experience.
• The following operating systems are no longer supported:
  • AIX 32 Bit
  • Solaris.Sparc32

Notes, Known Issues, and Limitations

• When compiling an application on AIX for use with the driver for the Teradata database, you must use the -brtl option. For example:
  cc -o pgm pgm.o -brtl -lodbc
  or
  ld -o pgm -brtl pgm.o -lodbc
  
• The driver does not support specifying values for the same connection option multiple times in a connection string or DSN. If a value is specified using the same attribute multiple times or using both long and short attributes, the connection may fail or the driver may not behave as intended.
• All of the Release 8.0 Core Components (header files, etc.) needed for development of ODBC applications on UNIX and Linux are installed into the /include directory created by the product installer.
  Please read the notices.txt file in the installation directory for licensing information regarding the ODBC Core Components. Contact your Progress DataDirect representative if you have any questions.
  The DataDirect ODBC Driver Manager is a C++ shared library. The ODBC Driver Manager can be used with any language that supports loading a C++ shared library; however, if you are using a programming language other than C++, you must take additional steps to ensure that the C++ libraries are initialized properly when loaded. If you are not using C++, consult your compiler documentation for instructions on using C++ shared libraries with your application.
  
• A default installation of the product on UNIX and Linux assumes that the value of the LANG environment setting is en_US. If your locale is not set to en_US, the drivers may not return error messages properly. In this case, you must create a symbolic link in the <Install_Dir>/locale directory that has the same value as the LANG environment setting. This link must point to the <Install_Dir>/locale/en_US directory.
• The column attributes 1001 and 1002, which were assigned as DataDirect-specific attributes, were inadvertently used as system attributes by the Microsoft 3.0 ODBC implementation. Applications using those attributes must now use 1901 and 1902, respectively.
• Because of inconsistencies in the ODBC specification, users attempting to use SQL_C_NUMERIC parameters must set the precision and scale values of the corresponding structure and the descriptor fields in the Application Parameter Descriptor.
• Some IBM AIX C compilers, such as xlc 3.1.4, do not support the use of C++ build binaries. C developers on AIX should consult their compiler documentation and verify that their AIX C compiler supports the use of C++ shared libraries or the application could be unstable.
• You may receive a 126 error when adding or configuring a data source stored on a network location. This is caused by the settings of the User Account Control (UAC) security feature on Windows 10. To work around this issue:
  Important: Implementing this fix disables security safeguards that are designed to protect your machine. Before starting, refer to the following Microsoft documentation for potential risks associated with disabling the UAC feature: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-are-user-account-control-settings
  
  1. From the Start menu, type regedit in the search field; then, select regedit from the results list. The Registry Editor window opens.
  2. Navigate to the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
  3. Right click on the subkey; then, select New > DWORD Value.
  4. Rename the new value EnableLinkedConnections.
  5. Right-click EnableLinkedConnections, and then click Modify. The Edit DWORD Value window opens.
  6. In the Value data field, type 1. Click OK.
  7. Close the Registry Editor; then, restart your computer.
• If you have installed an evaluation copy of the drivers and want to upgrade to a licensed version, you must use the Modify option of the installation program.
• When you first install a driver, you are given the option to install a default data source for that driver. We recommend that you install default data sources when you first install the drivers. If you do not install the default data source at this time, you will be unable to install a default data source for this driver later. To install a default data source for a driver after the initial installation, you must uninstall the driver and then reinstall it.
• The column attributes 1001 and 1002, which were assigned as DataDirect-specific attributes, were inadvertently used as system attributes by the Microsoft 3.0 ODBC implementation. Applications using those attributes must now use 1901 and 1902, respectively.
• Because of inconsistencies in the ODBC specification, users attempting to use SQL_C_NUMERIC parameters must set the precision and scale values of the corresponding structure and the descriptor fields in the Application Parameter Descriptor.
• One of the most common connectivity issues encountered while using IIS (Microsoft's Internet Information Server) concerns the use and settings of the account permissions. If you encounter problems using DataDirect drivers with an IIS server, refer to KnowledgeBase document number 4274 on the Progress DataDirect web site: http://knowledgebase.datadirect.com.

Version 7.1.6

Enhancements

• The ICU library files that are installed with the product have been upgraded to version 74.1. As a part of this upgrade, the following platforms and their file names have been updated:
  AIX platforms
  • 32-bit product package: From libivicu28.a to libivicu.a
  • 64-bit product package: From libddicu28.a to libddicu.a
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.1072 of the ICU library files. Also, libivicu27.a (32-bit) and libddicu27.a (64-bit) will continue to be included in the product package to support driver functionality.
  Linux platforms
  • 32-bit product package: From libivicu28.so to libivicu.so
  • 64-bit product package: From libddicu28.so to libddicu.so
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.0965 of the ICU library files.
  Solaris platforms (Sparc and Solaris X)
  • 32-bit product package: From libivicu28.so to libivicu.so
  • 64-bit product package: From libddicu28.so to libddicu.so
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.1799 of the ICU library files.
  Windows platforms
  • 32-bit product package: From ivicu28.dll to ivicu.dll
  • 64-bit product package: From ddicu28.dll to ddicu.dll
  Note - This upgrade is available starting in build 08.02.1072 of the ICU library files. Also, ivicu27.dll and ddicu27.dll will continue to be included in the product package to support driver functionality.
  As part of the ICU 74.1 upgrade, the compiler and runtime versions for the driver have been changed to the following:
  • For AIX platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to xlclang++ 16.1. As a result, you must have C/C++ runtime libraries of 16.1 or higher on your machine.
  • For Linux platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to GCC 7.3.1. As a result, you must have C/C++ runtime libraries of GCC 2.12 or higher on your machine.
  • For Solaris platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to Oracle Developer Studio 12.6. As a result, you must have C/C++ runtime libraries of 12.6 or higher on your machine.
  • For Windows platforms, the compiler version has been upgraded to Visual Studio 2022. As a result, you must have Microsoft Visual C/C++ runtime version 14.40.33810 or higher on your machine.*
• The Driver Manager has been upgraded to version 8.0. The purpose of this upgrade is to have all DataDirect for ODBC drivers use the latest version of the Driver Manager, which allows for faster security updates and a consistent user experience. Note that the Driver Manager is backward compatible. As part of this upgrade:
  • The following ICU library files have been added to the product package:
    • For UNIX: libivicu28.so (32-bit) and libddicu28.so (64-bit)
    • For Linux: libivicu.so (32-bit) and libddicu.so (64-bit)
  • The trace library file names have been changed for both UNIX and Linux:
    • 32-bit: From ivtrc27.so to ivtrc28.so
    • 64-bit: From ddtrc27.so to ddtrc28.so
  Note 1: libivicu27.so (32-bit) and libddicu27.so (64-bit) will continue to be included in the product package to support driver functionality.
  Note 2: The Driver Manager build included with the product is 08.02.1997 (U1987).
• For Windows platforms, the trace library file names have been changed from ivtrc27.dll to ivtrc28.dll (32-bit) and from ddtrc27.dll to ddtrc28.dll (64-bit) to have the same file names across all platforms. This change allows for faster release of security updates and a more consistent user experience.
  Note: To support the trace library file name change, the following ICU library files have been added to the product package: ivicu28.dll (32-bit) and ddicu28.dll (64-bit).
• A Password Encryption Tool, called ddencpwd, is now included with the product package. It encrypts passwords for secure handling in connection strings and odbc.ini files. At connection, the driver decrypts these passwords and passes them to the data source as required. See Password Encryption Tool (UNIX/Linux only) for details.*
• The drivers using base version B0649 and later have been enhanced to include timestamp in the internal packet logs by default. If you want to disable the timestamp logging in packet logs, set PacketLoggingOptions=1. The internal packet logging is not enabled by default. To enable it, set EnablePacketLogging=1.*
• The Driver Manager for UNIX/Linux has been enhanced to support setting the Unicode encoding type for applications on a per connection basis. By passing a value for the SQL_ATTR_APP_UNICODE_TYPE attribute using SQLSetConnectAttr, your application can specify the encoding at connection. This allows your application to pass both UTF-8 and UTF-16 encoded strings with a single environment handle.
  The valid values for the SQL_ATTR_APP_UNICODE_TYPE attribute are SQL_DD_CP_UTF8 and SQL_DD_CP_UTF16. The default value is SQL_DD_CP_UTF8.
  This enhancement is available in build 07.16.0398 of the driver manager.
• The driver has been enhanced to support the Number data type. Refer to Data types for details.

Changed Behavior

• The installer program now requires you to install a JRE that is Java SE 11 or higher before running the installer. In earlier versions, the JRE used by the installer program was included in the product. However, to avoid potential security vulnerabilities, the installer program no longer includes a JRE. Instead, the installer program uses the JRE in your environment to allow for the most secure version of a JRE to be used.

  Notes:

  • This change does not affect the JVM requirements for the driver. For the latest driver requirements, refer to the Product Compatibility Guide.
  • The installer program cannot remove the already installed JRE files from the install directory automatically. Remove them manually.

Version 7.1.5

No features introduced 

Version 7.1.4

No features introduced

Version 7.1.3

No features introduced

Version 7.1.2

No features introduced 

Version 7.1.1

No features introduced 

Version 7.1.0

No features introduced