> Hi
>
> We have a custom installer that helps install Firebird with our Windows
> only application. We have always installed Win FB 32bit previously but
> with more Windows 64bit installs happening we are considering
> installing
> 64bit on some systems. However I have the following questions.
>
> 1) If I backup a DB on a 64bit system DB can it be restored and used on
> a 32bit system?

pretty easy to test - I think yes

> 2) If I backup a DB on a 32bit system DB can it be restored and used on
> a 64bit system?

yes I've done this

> 3) Are any different flags required when using gBak if restoring a DB
> in
> either 1 or 2 above?

no

> 4) Can 32 bit clients access 64bit dbs?

yes

> 5) Can 64 bit clients access 32bit dbs?

yes

> 6) is there anything else I need to be aware of?

not to my knowledge

each variety of client has to be called from a matching host client.
Alan

>
> Thanks
> Rob
>
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