Questions on creating an AFX connector to PostgreSQL using a generic ODBC driver in RSA Identity Governance & Lifecycle
Originally Published: 2016-08-25
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A: The URL definition must include a Data Source Name (DSN).
Q: Where is the DSN defined? Is it set at the operating system (OS) level, at the app server level, or somewhere on the AFX server?
A: Define the DSN in the Operating System. See your PostGreSQL documentation on defining the DSN.
Q: Where does the ODBC driver for PostgreSQL need to be installed?
A: The ODBC driver for PostgreSQL needs to be installed in the connector lib directory. This directory is located at:
$AFX_HOME/esb/apps/AFX-CONN-{connector-name}/lib.
Q: Are there any known limitations of the PostgreSQL ODBC driver that would prevent an ODBC connection to a PostgreSQL endpoint when using the Generic Database connector?
A: There are no known limitations.
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