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Table of connectivity solutions
This table describes some of the connectivity solutions available to you.
Connectivity solutionsDescriptionDomino version
DCR - Database Connection ResourceDesign element within IBM® Lotus® Domino(TM) Designer that lets you define a connection to a database for use in a form or field.R6 or higher
DECS - IBM Lotus Domino Enterprise Connection ServicesForms-based development tool. Provides live access to enterprise data and applications, including relational databases, transaction systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.R4.6 or higher
LS:DO - LotusScript Data ObjectProvides LotusScript access to any ODBC-compliant data sources.R4.0 or higher
JDBC - Java Database ConnectivityProvides access from Java agents to relational data via standard JDBC classes. A JDBC to ODBC bridge also ships as a part of Domino.R4.6 or higher
Lotus Domino Connector LotusScript ClassesUnified object model with a consistent interface to programmatically access enterprise data and applications. These classes can be used with LotusScript or Java.R4.6.3 or higher
Lotus Domino ConnectorsModules which provide native connectivity to enterprise data sources. These connectors can be accessed through Domino Enterprise Connection Services or programmatically through Domino classes.

Connectors to DB2, Oracle, Sybase, Text & File based systems, EDA/SQL, and ODBC are provided with the Domino server. Premium connectors to ERP applications, Transaction Monitors, and Directory systems are available separately.

Note that the NotesSQL® driver for ODBC access to Domino data is available for free from the Lotus Web site at http://www.lotus.com.

R4.6.3 or higher
LSX - LotusScript extensionsCreate custom objects that work natively with Domino applications as well as Java and OLE. Some examples of LSXs are MQSeries, SAP, DB2, and rich text.

The DB2 LSX provides classes for programming directly to the DB2 client access library.

R4.0 or higher
IBM Lotus Enterprise Integrator

(Lotus Notes Pump)

Data distribution server that provides support for event-driven or scheduled high-volume transfer and data source synchronization. R4.0 or higher
IBM Lotus Domino Connector Toolkit Provides developers with tools and information to build additional Domino Connectors and Java or LotusScript classes.R4.0 or higher

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