> I have read the quick-start guide and followed the directions for
> installing the client. Now I am trying to create a database to be
> embedded in my C# app. The following is what I am trying to run (names
> have been changed):
> SQL> create database 'c:\test\testdb.fdb' user 'SYSDBA'
> password 'mypass';
>
> I am getting the following error:
> Statement failed, SQLCODE = -904
> unavailable database
>
> What am I doing wrong?

It seems you are accessing regular FB server, not embedded one.
Have you renamed fbembed.dll to fbclient.dll ?

Ivan
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