Hi,

> So, fb_engine_info in this case must return information from only
> one provider? What's the difference from isc_database_info()?

The name "database" suggest information about single database not about server-version, multiple databases, etc...

>>> We are discussing about which provider must provide information
>>> about engine. I think that it must be the engine because only engine
>>> has all necessary information.
>>
>>Yes, and were discussing which method to use, but for backwards
>>compatibilty this must be supported inside services provider.
>
> Vulcan has backward comatibility? There are previous versions of
> Vulcan?
> I don't understand this: "for backwards compatibilty this must be
> supported inside services provider". Who cares where requested
> information comes from - services provider, engine or Y-valve as long
> as the information is correct.

Backwards compatibility of "isc_info_svc_svr_db_info" info item in the service.

Regards,
Arno Brinkman
ABVisie

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