On 18-8-2010 4:43, Robert martin wrote:

> 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?

Yes

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

Yes

> 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?

For server access yes, for direct database access (eg embedded) only if
the ODS is 11.1 or higher.

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

Not that I know of.


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Mark Rotteveel