There is a special version of the Firebird server referred to as “embedded”. This is a special client library that includes the server itself. When an application links to this library it loads the server and allows direct access to any database that is accessible on the local computer. This version of the server does not use a security database. The user name specified during the “logon” (no password authentication occurs) is used to manage user access to database objects (via SQL permissions) but if that user name is SYSDBA (or the owner of the database) then unrestricted access is possible. (more…)
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Embedded Firebird Server
Monday, January 5th, 2009Firebird Metadata Synchronizer 1.0
Thursday, November 13th, 2008If you use the open source Firebird SQL database, you need this utility! FMS makes migrating changes from one database to another a snap. No loss of data. Quick and easy to use. Compatible with Firebird & Interbase databases, including Firebird v2, FMS let’s you create a development database, and easily migrate it to your test server. Or migrate your test database to production. It focuses on migrating just the DDL changes so that your data is left intact. This is a must have utility for any developer who uses Firebird or Interbase SQL databases. (more…)