| Subject | FireBird versions, 32-bit, 64-bit, and choice of client |
|---|---|
| Author | magnusanger |
| Post date | 2012-06-05T06:22:16Z |
Dear FireBird support
Excuse me for my ignorance, but I hope you can help me. I don't know if my simple issue is qualified for this support group, but anyway I hope to get some suggestions.
I have run a FireBird server for many years. I am currently using the version installed via the package "Firebird-2.1.1.17910-0_Win32.exe".
I now plan to swap to a Windows 2008 64-bit server, and of course need to install another version of FireBird.
I suppose there are no problems whatsoever with the actual FireBird installation or conversion of the .FDB databases as such (or restored from .fbk backup files).
But what about the client ? I have used the "minimum client installation" from the "Firebird-2.1.1.17910-0_Win32.exe" package.
Would I need to replace the client if the clients still run on 32-bit-machines ?
If I use a newer FireBird version than 2.1.1 (such as for instance the 2.1.4 version, or the 2.5.1 version), would I need to replace the client ?
If I choose not to update the client (many users, lots of administration), is there a 64-bit version available that matches the client that is currently distributed, and if so, where can I get hold of it ?
Many thanks in advance.
Magnus Ånger
Excuse me for my ignorance, but I hope you can help me. I don't know if my simple issue is qualified for this support group, but anyway I hope to get some suggestions.
I have run a FireBird server for many years. I am currently using the version installed via the package "Firebird-2.1.1.17910-0_Win32.exe".
I now plan to swap to a Windows 2008 64-bit server, and of course need to install another version of FireBird.
I suppose there are no problems whatsoever with the actual FireBird installation or conversion of the .FDB databases as such (or restored from .fbk backup files).
But what about the client ? I have used the "minimum client installation" from the "Firebird-2.1.1.17910-0_Win32.exe" package.
Would I need to replace the client if the clients still run on 32-bit-machines ?
If I use a newer FireBird version than 2.1.1 (such as for instance the 2.1.4 version, or the 2.5.1 version), would I need to replace the client ?
If I choose not to update the client (many users, lots of administration), is there a 64-bit version available that matches the client that is currently distributed, and if so, where can I get hold of it ?
Many thanks in advance.
Magnus Ånger